Famous Lithuanian Actors

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Laurence Harvey
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Birthdate: October 1, 1928
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Joniškis
Died: November 25, 1973
Born in Lithuania, Laurence Harvey spent his childhood in South Africa, before moving to Britain. He dropped his original name, Larry Skikne, while making his film debut with House of Darkness. Known for his portrayal of intriguing and complex characters, he also won hearts with his baritone voice.
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George Mikell
(Lithuanian-Australian Writer and Actor)
George Mikell
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Birthdate: April 4, 1929
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Bildeniai, Lithuania
Died: May 12, 2020

George Mikell was a Lithuanian-Australian writer and actor. He is best known for playing important roles in popular films like The Guns of Navarone and The Great Escape. Over the course of his career, he also played numerous leading roles in theatre. After retiring as an actor, George Mikell wrote many short stories and two film scripts.

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Donatas Banionis
(Soviet and Lithuanian Actor and Theatre Director)
Donatas Banionis
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Birthdate: April 28, 1924
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kaunas, Lithuania
Died: September 4, 2014

Donatas Banionis was a Soviet and Lithuanian actor and theatre director. He is best remembered for playing Kris Kelvin in the 1972 film, Solaris. Apart from his film roles, Banionis was also known for his career as a stage actor. Vladimir Putin once said that Donatas Banionis' role in the film Dead Season inspired him to join the KGB.

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James Tratas
(Lithuanian Actor, TV Personality, and Screenwriter)
James Tratas
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Birthdate: December 10, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania

James Tratas is a Lithuanian actor, TV personality, and screenwriter. He achieved national fame when he played a ruthless villain in a popular TV series titled Nemylimi Svetimi Pasmerkti. In 2014, James Tratas left his homeland to pursue a career outside Lithuania. Since then, he has worked with Academy Award-winning directors like Gabrielle Salvatores and Nikita Mikhalkov.

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Vytautas Šapranauskas
(One of the Most Talented Lithuanian Actors of His Generation)
Vytautas Šapranauskas
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Birthdate: April 19, 1958
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania
Died: April 18, 2013

Vytautas Šapranauskas was a Lithuanian theatre and film actor and TV personality. He was regarded by some as one of the most talented Lithuanian actors of his generation. Apart from achieving popularity as an actor who could ace comedy and dramatic roles, Vytautas Šapranauskas was also famous for hosting a number of TV shows, including Lithuania's Got Talent.

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Andrius Mamontovas
(Lithuanian Rock Musician & Co-founder of Rock Band 'Foje')
Andrius Mamontovas
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Birthdate: August 23, 1967
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania

Andrius Mamontovas is a Lithuanian performer, rock musician, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is credited with co-founding the popular and one of the most successful Lithuanian rock bands of all time, Foje. Andrius Mamontovas is also credited with initiating the LT United project.

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Liubomiras Laucevičius
(Lithuanian Actor Who is Known for His Versatility and Diction)
Liubomiras Laucevičius
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Birthdate: June 15, 1950
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuanian SSR, USSR

Liubomiras Laucevičius is a Lithuanian actor who has played important roles in films like Come and See and Wild Pigeon. Since 1979, Laucevičius has appeared in over 50 films of various genres. Liubomiras Laucevičius is also known for his versatility and diction.

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Juozas Budraitis
(Lithuanian Actor Best Known for His Performance in the Soviet Drama Film 'Wounded Game')
Juozas Budraitis
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Birthdate: October 6, 1940
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Liepynai, Lithuania

Juozas Budraitis is a Lithuanian actor best known for his performance in the 1977 Soviet drama film Wounded Game, which was screened at the 30th Cannes Film Festival. Juozas Budraitis achieved international fame, when he appeared in the finale of the popular American period drama TV miniseries, The Queen's Gambit.