Elza Lezhdey - Actor Profile

Elza Lezhdey

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
27Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 19, 1933
Birth Place: Sevastopol, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR, USSR

Elza Lezhdey Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Elza Lezhdey reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Elza Lezhdey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Elza Lezhdey's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains In Death's Noose, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Elza Lezhdey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Elza Lezhdey's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
In Death's Noose (1963) movie poster
★9.0

In Death's Noose: A biographical film about the famous Russian pilot Sergei Utochkin, about the first conquerors of the sky who paved the

In Death's Noose

1963•Drama
★8.5
Six O'Clock at the Airport (1958) movie poster
★8.5

Six O'Clock at the Airport: The nine-year-old Prague boy Pepiček flies to Moscow as an involuntary stowaway on an airplane. Together with the Soviet

Six O'Clock at the Airport

1958•Adventure
★8.0
Ballad of a Soldier (1959) movie poster
★8.0

Ballad of a Soldier: During World War II, earnest young Russian soldier Alyosha Skvortsov is rewarded with a short leave of absence for perfo

Ballad of a Soldier

1959•Drama
★8.0
The Hockey Players (1965) movie poster
★8.0

The Hockey Players: Thirty-year-old captain of the hockey team Duganov, a famous and experienced player, decides to fight for the sporting l

The Hockey Players

1965•Drama
★8.0
Direct Line (1967) movie poster
★8.0

Direct Line: A few days from the life of a young scientist responsible for the failed trail.

Direct Line

1967•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Elza Lezhdey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Death at the Start Uta Flop Similar →
1979 Responsible for Everything - Flop Similar →
1977 Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained - Hit Similar →
1976 At the World's Limit мать Володи Hit Similar →
1976 To Be a Brother Olga Andreevna Flop Similar →
1974 Every day of Dr. Kalinnikova Blagikh Super Hit Similar →
1972 Listen, on the Other Side Kapitan Osipenko Hit Similar →
1972 The Last Fort - Flop Similar →
1967 Direct Line Emma Super Hit Similar →
1967 Dissenting Opinion Ожогина Hit Similar →
1967 Pause - Flop Similar →
1966 Three Seasons Anna Flop Similar →
1966 The Squadron Turns Westward Jeanne Labourbe Flop Similar →
1966 An Extraordinary Assignment Actress Hit Similar →
1966 Goodbye, Boys! женщина на пляже Flop Similar →
1965 The Hockey Players Mayya Super Hit Similar →
1964 Attack and Retreat guerrilla woman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1963 In Death's Noose - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Life Anew - Average Similar →
1961 In Transit - Flop Similar →
1959 Ballad of a Soldier Liza, the Invalid's Wife Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Wind Мари Super Hit Similar →
1959 Soldiers Were Walking Olga Kartseva - medsestra Hit Similar →
1958 Six O'Clock at the Airport stewardess Super Hit Similar →
1956 Pavel Korchagin Rita Ustynovich Flop Similar →
1955 The First Echelon Tamara Flop Similar →
1954 The Frigid Sea Варвара Hit Similar →

Elza Lezhdey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Elza Lezhdey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elza Lezhdey is "In Death's Noose" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Elza Lezhdey acted in?

Elza Lezhdey has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Elza Lezhdey?

Other notable films include "Six O'Clock at the Airport", "Ballad of a Soldier", and "The Hockey Players".

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