Georgiy Daneliya
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 25, 1930 in Tiflis, Georgian SSR, Transcaucasian SFSR, USSR
- Died
- April 4, 2019
- Active Years
- 1951–2025 (75 Years)
- Total Credits
- 56 credits in database
Biography
Georgiy Nikolayevich Daneliya, also known as Giya Daneliya and Georgiy Nikolozis dze Daneliya, was a Soviet, Russian, and Georgian film director and screenwriter. He was born on August 25, 1930, in Tiflis, Georgian SSR, though one source notes his birthday as October 25, 1930. He passed away on April 4, 2019, at the age of eighty-eight. His professional credits include directing, with thirty-three known credits recorded on the Movie Database. He was named a People's Artist of the USSR in 1989 and also became a laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation.
Career overview
Georgiy Nikolayevich Daneliya, also known as Giya Daneliya, was a Soviet and Georgian film director and screenwriter. Born on August 25, 1930, in Tiflis, Georgian SSR, he established a notable career in the film industry, accumulating 33 known credits primarily centered on directing. Throughout his professional life, his contributions to cinema were recognized through various honors. He was named a People's Artist of the USSR in 1989 and also became a laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation. Daneliya passed away on April 4, 2019, at the age of 88.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
56 titles- Tango (2025) Story
- Георгий Данелия. Любовный марафон (2023) as Self
- Legends of Cinema (2016) as Self
- Георгий Данелия. Великий обманщик (2015) as Self
- Галина Польских. Под маской счастья (2014) as Self
- Ku! Kin-dza-dza (2013) as (voice)
- Ku! Kin-dza-dza (2013) Director
- Ku! Kin-dza-dza (2013) Screenplay
- Carnival Night 2, or 50 Years Later (2007) as эпизод
- Anna (2005) Screenplay
- Fortune (2000) as Zek
- Fortune (2000) Director
- Fortune (2000) Writer
- Hello from Charlie the Trumpeter (1998) Writer
- Heads and Tails (1995) as fellow of the design Institute
- Heads and Tails (1995) Director
- Heads and Tails (1995) Screenplay
- Nastya (1994) as работник культуры
- Nastya (1994) Director
- Nastya (1994) Writer
- To Remember (1993) as Narrator
- The Passport (1990) as arab with a donkey (uncredited)
- The Passport (1990) Director
- The Passport (1990) Writer
- Frenchman (1988) Writer
- Kin-dza-dza! (1986) as Abradox - The Governor of Alpha
- Kin-dza-dza! (1986) Director
- Kin-dza-dza! (1986) Writer
- One Day of Mosfilm (1985) as Self
- Tears Were Falling (1983) Writer
- Tears Were Falling (1983) Director
- Sergey Bondarchuk (1982) as Self (archive)
- Autumn Marathon (1979) as офицер в кинофильме
- Autumn Marathon (1979) Director
- Mimino (1977) as pilot
- Mimino (1977) Writer
- Mimino (1977) Director
- One Fine Day (1977) Art Direction
- Afonya (1975) Director
- Hopelessly Lost (1973) Director
- Hopelessly Lost (1973) Screenplay
- Gentlemen of Fortune (1971) as (uncredited)
- Gentlemen of Fortune (1971) Writer
- Don't Grieve! (1968) Director
- Thirty-three (1965) Director
- Thirty-three (1965) Writer
- Walking the Streets of Moscow (1964) as (uncredited)
- Walking the Streets of Moscow (1964) Director
- Fuse (1962) Director
- Fuse (1962) Writer
- The Road to Berth (1962) Director
- A Summer to Remember (1960) Director
- A Summer to Remember (1960) Screenplay
- Also People (1960) Director
- Also People (1960) Writer
- The Unforgettable Year 1919 (1951) as Guitar Player
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Georgiy Daneliya best known for?
Georgiy Daneliya is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Carnival Night 2, or 50 Years Later (2007), To Remember (1993), Kin-dza-dza! (1986), Kin-dza-dza! (1986).
When and where was Georgiy Daneliya born?
Georgiy Daneliya was born on October 25, 1930 in Tiflis, Georgian SSR, Transcaucasian SFSR, USSR. They passed away on April 4, 2019.
How many credits does Georgiy Daneliya have?
Georgiy Daneliya has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.
What is Georgiy Daneliya's background in cinema and television?
Georgiy Nikolayevich Daneliya, also known as Giya Daneliya and Georgiy Nikolozis dze Daneliya, was a Soviet, Russian, and Georgian film director and screenwriter. He was born on August 25, 1930, in Tiflis, Georgian SSR, though one source notes his birthday as October 25, 1930. He passed away on April 4, 2019, at the ag...
Georgiy Daneliya by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Gentlemen of Fortune (1971) as (uncredited) — aged about 40
- Kin-dza-dza! (1986) as Abradox - The Governor of Alpha — aged about 55
- Mimino (1977) as pilot — aged about 46
- Walking the Streets of Moscow (1964) as (uncredited) — aged about 33
- Autumn Marathon (1979) as офицер в кинофильме — aged about 48
- To Remember (1993) as Narrator — aged about 62
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