Famous Lithuanian Film & Theater Personalities

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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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Bria Vinaite
(Lithuanian-born American Actress Known for Performance in the Movie 'The Florida Project')
Bria Vinaite
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Birthdate: June 10, 1993
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Alytus, Lithuania

Bria Vinaite is a Lithuanian-born American actress best known for her portrayal of Halley in the 2017 coming-of-age drama film The Florida Project, which earned her critical acclaim. Bria Vinaite's performance in the film earned her nominations for the San Diego Film Critics Society Award, North Texas Film Critics Association Award, and Chicago Film Critics Association Award.

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Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
(Lithuanian Actress Who Appears Predominantly in Russian Films)
Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
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Birthdate: January 20, 1963
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania

Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė is а Lithuanian actress who appears predominantly in Russian films. She achieved popularity in 1994, when she won the Nika Award for Best Actress. Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė is аlso a recipient of the State Prize of the Russian Federation.

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Severija Janušauskaitė
(Lithuanian Actress, Composer and Model)
Severija Janušauskaitė
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Birthdate: October 22, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Šiauliai, Lithuania

Severija Janušauskaitė is a Lithuanian actress and occasional singer, composer, fashion model, and costume designer. She is best known for her portrayal of Rita in the 2014 Russian drama film Star, which earned her a Best Actress Award at the Kinotavr Film Festival. Her performance in the film was also honored with the prestigious Golden Eagle Award.

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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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Agnė Grudytė
(Lithuanian TV Presenter and Actress)
Agnė Grudytė
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Birthdate: July 9, 1986
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Šiauliai, Lithuania

Agnė Grudytė is a Lithuanian TV presenter and actress. She started her career as a TV presenter before landing a role in the popular TV series, Naisių vasara. She then played important roles in films like Single Valentine and Flight Crew. Renowned for her good looks, Agnė Grudytė has been regarded by some as a potential sex symbol of Lithuania.

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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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Cornell Borchers
(Lithuanian-German Actress & Singer)
Cornell Borchers
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Birthdate: March 16, 1925
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Šilutė, Lithuania
Died: May 12, 2014

Cornell Borchers was a Lithuanian-German actress. She is best remembered for playing important roles in films like The Big Lift and Istanbul. She achieved popularity in 1949, when she appeared on the cover of a magazine named Neue Film Welt. Cornell Borchers achieved international prominence in 1955, when she received a BAFTA Film Award for the film, The Divided Heart.

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Aistė Diržiūtė
(Lithuanian Actress Who Became Popular for Her Role in the Romantic Teen Drama Film 'The Summer of Sangaile')
Aistė Diržiūtė
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Birthdate: October 18, 1991
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Vilkaviškis, Lithuania

Aistė Diržiūtė is a Lithuanian actress who achieved popularity in 2015, when she played Austė in the romantic teen drama film The Summer of Sangailė. The film received critical acclaim and was screened at the Berlin International Film Festival. Aistė Diržiūtė's performance in the film earned her the Shooting Stars Award at the festival.

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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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Agnia Ditkovskyte
(Russian Actress Best Known for Her Role in the Russian Teen Romantic Comedy Film 'Heat')
Agnia Ditkovskyte
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Birthdate: May 11, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania

Agnia Ditkovskyte is a Russian actress of Lithuanian descent. She is best known for her portrayal of Nastia in the 2006 Russian teen romantic comedy film Heat, which earned her several nominations at the MTV Russia Movie Awards. Agnia Ditkovskyte won the Best Kiss award alongside Aleksey Chadovat at the MTV Russia Movie Awards for her performance in the movie.

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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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Simonna
(Lithuanian Singer and Actress)
Simonna
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Birthdate: December 12, 1995
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lithuania

Simonna is a Lithuanian singer and actress. She achieved popularity in the late 2000s and early 2010s, when she competed in a number of music competitions across Europe. In the late 2010s, Simonna started focusing on her acting career. Since then, she has played important roles in films like Red Winter, Then She Was Gone, and The Blackstone.

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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.

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Arūnas Matelis
(Lithuanian Documentary Filmmaker)
Arūnas Matelis
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Birthdate: April 9, 1961
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kaunas, Lithuania

Arūnas Matelis is a Lithuanian documentary filmmaker and one of the most important members of the European Film Academy. He is credited with founding Nominum, one of Lithuania's first independent film production companies. Over the course of his career, Arūnas Matelis has won several prestigious awards, including the Lithuanian National Prize in 2005.