Arkadiy Khayt

Career overview

Arkadiy Khayt was a writer and assistant director born on December 25, 1938, in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR. Throughout his career, he accumulated 47 known credits in the film and television industry. His professional contributions spanned various roles, including creator, screenwriter, and theatre playwright. He remained active in the industry until his death on February 22, 2000, at the age of 61.

Khayt is recognized for his work on several notable productions, including the animated series Well, Just You Wait! and the Cat Leopold series, which includes the title Leopold the Cat and the specific entry Leopold the Cat's Car. His filmography also features the 1990 film Pasport, also referred to as The Passport. Additional screenwriting credits attributed to his career include Once Cowboy, Twice Cowboy, My Dearly Beloved Detective, Fuse, and Well, Just You Wait! The False Motive. In 1992, Khayt received the Nika Award for Best Screenplay for his work on The Passport, an honor he shared with Georgiy Daneliya and Revaz Gabriadze.