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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.
Jonas Mekas was a Lithuanian-American poet, artist, and filmmaker. Referred to as the godfather of American avant-garde cinema, Mekas is credited with mentoring many important American artists and filmmakers, such as Peter Bogdanovich, Ken Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese among others. Jonas Mekas' work has been displayed in museums. He is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including Lithuanian National Prize.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
