Mikaela Drozdovskaya was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Romeo, moy sosed” (1964), “Ya vam pishu…” (1959), and “Paytyun kesgisherits heto” (1969).
Personal and Family Life
Mikaela Drozdovskaya was born on March 10, 1937, and was married to Vadim Smolensky. Together, they had two daughters, including Darya Smolenskaya. She had a close circle of friends in the film industry, including notable figures such as Larisa Shepitko and Antonio Guerra Pérez.
Tragic Events
In November 1978, while working on a film in Ordzhonikidze, Mikaela experienced a tragic accident. She fell asleep in an unheated house with lights on, which led to a fire when a blanket caught fire from a hot lamp. Despite efforts by doctors in Moscow, Mikaela succumbed to her injuries on November 14, 1978, at the age of 41.
Death and Legacy
Mikaela Drozdovskaya died due to burns and carbon monoxide poisoning. Her sudden passing left a significant impact on her family and friends, particularly since her close friend Larisa Shepitko died in a car accident just months later, also at age 41. Mikaela is remembered for her contributions to cinema and the friendships she built in the film community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Семь нянек | 1962-08-04 | Maya |
| Крепкий орешек | 1968-06-13 | captive pilot |
| За витриной универмага | 1956-04-29 | Yulya Petrova |
| Cirkus v cirkuse | 1976-02-13 | Girls Mother |
| Romeo Mənim Qonşumdur | 1963-12-22 | Shura |
| Нейлон 100% | 1973-12-17 | жена Коржова Катя (в титрах Микаэлла Дроздовская) |
| Родом отсюда | 1969-01-06 | Волька |
| Balada haiduceasca | 1959-03-21 | Наташа |
| Легенда о Тиле | 1977-04-03 | widow |
| Добровольцы | 1958-10-20 | Tanya |
| Мартин Иден | 1976-09-22 | миссис Морз |
| Павлуха | 1962-12-24 | guest |
| Разбудите Мухина! | 1968-10-21 | student / Natalya Goncharova |
| Когда играет клавесин | 1966-06-21 | prodavshchitsa galstukov |
| Ехали в трамвае Ильф и Петров | 1972-08-19 | Medsestra |
| Весна двадцать девятого | 1976-04-17 | |
| Агония | 1981-09-01 | Rasputin’s lady |
| Домби и сын | 1974-09-04 | |
| Гори, гори, моя звезда | 1969-06-06 | staff captain’s wife |
| Мимино | 1977-06-06 | Papishvili’s wife |
| До свидания, мальчики! | 1964-01-01 | |
| Наследники | 1960-11-12 | Надя |
| Чтобы помнили | 1993-12-09 | Herself – archiveFootage |