Biography
Danila Kozlovsky — actor (vikings) with roots in the Russian Empire
Danila Kozlovsky is one of Russia's most acclaimed stage and screen actors, trained at the Maly Drama Theatre in St. Petersburg under Lev Dodin. He is internationally known for Vampire Academy (2014) and the Ukrainian war drama Donbass (2021), which he directed and starred in.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Russia
Born in Moscow in 1985 and trained in St. Petersburg's finest acting tradition, Kozlovsky is a product of Russia's world-class theatre schools. His decision to make and star in a film about the Donbas conflict — depicted with nuance — reflected a courage rare in contemporary Russian cultural life.
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Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Maly Drama Theatre (St. Petersburg) — principal actor
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Vampire Academy (2014) — international film
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Directed and starred in Donbass (2021) — Ukrainian conflict drama
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Golden Eagle Award (Russia's Oscar equivalent) — multiple nominations
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Nika Award winner
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