Roman Kachanov
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- February 25, 1921 in Smolensk, Smolensk Governorate, RSFSR [now Smolensk Oblast, Russia]
- Died
- July 4, 1993
- Active Years
- 1947–2020 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 66 credits in database
Biography
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Source [1] (TMDB):
Stage Name: Роман Качанов.
Known For: Directing.
Known Credits: 58.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: February 25, 1921.
Day of Death: July 4, 1993 (72 years old).
Place of Birth: Smolensk, Smolensk Gover.
Source [2] (IMDb):
Writer: DMB.
Born: 17 January 1967 in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia].
Role: Writer and director.
Known for: DMB (2000), Daun Haus (2001), Don't ask Me about the Thing (1991).
Source [3] (Wikipedia):
Name: Качанов, Роман Романович.
Mentions "Роман Качанов-младший" (Roman Kachanov junior) as a director.
Conflict Alert: Source [1] says born 1921 in Smolensk. Source [2] says born 1967 in Moscow.
Conflict Alert: Source [1] says died 1993. Source [2] implies he is alive (or at least doesn't list a death date) and is known for works in 2000 and 2001.
Decision: As an archivist, I must report what the sources say. However, since the prompt asks for
Career overview
There are two individuals identified as Roman Kachanov in the provided records. The elder Roman Kachanov was a filmmaker and animator born on February 25, 1921, in Smolensk. He was credited for his work in directing and maintained 58 known credits throughout his career. He passed away on July 4, 1993, at the age of 72.
The younger Roman Kachanov, also known as Roman Kachanov-Jr., was born on January 17, 1967, in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR. He is a writer and director whose filmography includes the 1991 film Don't ask Me about the Thing, the 2000 film DMB, and the 2001 film Daun Haus.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
66 titles- This Is Edik (2020) as self (found footage)
- Miracle Factory. Animation Director (2005)
- Vanyusha and the giant (1993) Writer
- Vanyusha and the Space Pirate (1991) Writer
- Vanyusha the Alien (1990) Writer
- Alien in the Cabbage (1989) Writer
- The Case of the Hippopotamus (1988) Producer
- Power Porridge (1987) Producer
- The Wonders of Engineering (1986) Director
- Two Tickets to India (1985) Director
- Dereza (1985) Writer
- Cheburashka Goes to School (1983) Director
- About Old Man, Old Woman and Hen Riaba (1982) Writer
- Magic Cure (1982) Director
- The Secret of the Third Planet (1981) Director
- Metamorphosis (1978) Director
- The Last Petal (1977) Screenstory
- The Last Petal (1977) Director
- The Last Petal (1977) Screenplay
- The Holiday of Disobedience (1977) Writer
- Magician Bakhram's Heritage (1975) Writer
- Magician Bakhram's Heritage (1975) Director
- The Heron and the Crane (1974) Writer
- Shapoklyak (1974) Director
- Aurora (1973) Director
- Aurora (1973) Writer
- Mama (1972) Director
- Cheburashka (1971) Director
- Cheburashka (1971) Writer
- The Letter (1970) Director
- Gena the Crocodile (1969) Director
- Absent-Minded Giovanni (1969) Producer
- Rivals (1968) Director
- The Mitten (1967) Director
- The Lost Granddaughter (1966) Director
- A Bear Cub on the Road (1965) Writer
- Alexei's Tales (1964) Director
- A Little Frog is Looking For His Father (1964) Director
- How the Kitten's House Got Built (1963) Director
- Fuse (1962) Director
- The Wound (1962) Director
- Novice (1961) Director
- Little Masha and The Bear (1960) Director
- The Cloud in Love (1959) Director
- Грибок-теремок (1958) Art Direction
- The Old Man and the Crane (1958) Director
- The Old Man and the Crane (1958) Writer
- Once Upon a Time (1957) Animation
- The Little Jackal and the Little Camel (1956) Art Direction
- The Enchanted Boy (1955) Art Direction
- The Golden Antelope (1954) Assistant Director
- The Golden Antelope (1954) Animation
- Little Straw Bull (1954) Animation
- The Frog Princess (1954) Animation
- Brothers Liu (1953) Animation
- Brave Pak (1953) Art Direction
- The Snow Maiden (1952) Animation
- The Scarlet Flower (1952) Assistant Director
- The Scarlet Flower (1952) Animation
- The Night Before Christmas (1951) Animation
- The Yellow Stork (1950) Assistant Director
- Who Is The First? (1950) Animation
- The Tale of the Fisherman and the Goldfish (1950) Animation
- The Magic Treasure (1950) Animation
- Fedya Zaitsev (1948) Animation
- Travel to the Land of the Giants (1947) Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roman Kachanov best known for?
Roman Kachanov is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Normal People (2020), Mama (1972), The Mitten (1967), Fuse (1962).
When and where was Roman Kachanov born?
Roman Kachanov was born on February 25, 1921 in Smolensk, Smolensk Governorate, RSFSR [now Smolensk Oblast, Russia]. They passed away on July 4, 1993.
How many credits does Roman Kachanov have?
Roman Kachanov has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2020.
What is Roman Kachanov's background in cinema and television?
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