Vladimir Chudnovsky is a prominent mathematician known for his contributions to number theory and complex analysis. He was born on March 29, 1951, in Moscow, Russia. Chudnovsky is particularly famous for developing the Chudnovsky algorithm, which is an efficient method for calculating the digits of pi. In addition to his work on pi, Chudnovsky has made significant advancements in the field of mathematics through his research on modular forms and elliptic curves. He has published numerous papers and has been recognized for his contributions to both theoretical and applied mathematics.