Personal details
- Birth Date: 1975-02-23
- Height: 6′ (1.83 m)
- Birth Location: Minsk, Byelorussian SSR, USSR [now Belarus]
- Professions: Producer, Cinematographer, Camera and Electrical Department
Dimitry Elyashkevich—yeah, that name might not roll off your tongue, but if you’re any kind of fan of wild stunts and chaotic pranks, you’ve absolutely seen his work. Born in Minsk, back when it was still the Byelorussian SSR (now Belarus, just to make geography teachers happy), Dimitry’s got credits that’ll make you do a double-take. The guy’s a producer and cinematographer, but honestly, that’s just a fancy way of saying he’s been right in the middle of some of the craziest, most head-shaking moments in modern comedy. If you’ve ever laughed so hard you almost snorted at Bad Grandpa (2013), or watched in horror-amusement as the Jackass crew nearly broke every bone in Jackass Number Two (2006), Dimitry’s got his fingerprints all over that chaos. He’s one of those behind-the-scenes magicians—camera always at the ready, capturing every cringe, every explosion, every moment that makes you wonder, “Who even thinks this stuff up?” Fast forward to Bad Trip (2021), and the dude’s still at it, making sure the pranks hit just right, the timing’s on point, and the reactions are pure gold. Low-key, he’s a big reason those moments feel so wild and real—like you’re right there, flinching along with the unsuspecting bystanders. He’s not about the spotlight, but his work? Yeah, that’s impossible to ignore. If there’s a Mount Rushmore for pranking cinema, you bet Dimitry’s face would be up there, probably pulling a goofy expression.
So, El-E-Osk-A-Vich (yeah, that’s how you say it) is this last name that pops up in a lot of movie credits, and honestly, half of Hollywood still butchers it. The whole pronunciation thing has become a bit of an inside joke for film nerds. You’ll see actors and directors tripping over it at award shows, which is honestly hilarious if you’re paying attention. People have tried to rhyme it with all sorts of words, but it’s really just “El-E-Osk-A-Vich.” Simple, once you hear it out loud, but good luck getting late-night hosts to nail it on the first try. It’s almost as iconic as some of the films it’s attached to, just for the sheer number of mispronunciations. So, next time you’re watching the credits roll and you spot that name, you can just smugly say it right and impress your friends – or at least not embarrass yourself at trivia night.
February 23, 1975
6′ (1.83 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Minsk, Byelorussian SSR, USSR [now Belarus]
50 years old