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Stefan Iordache was born on 3 February 1941 in Calafat, Romania. He was an actor, known for Strainul (1964), The Earth's Most Beloved Son (1993) and Farewell, Dear Nela! (1972). He was married to Mihaela Tonitza-Iordache. He died on 14 September 2008 in Vienna, Austria.- Actor
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Mircea Diaconu is a famous Romanian film and theater actor, writer and politician. He was born on December 24, 1949 in Vladesti, Romania. He graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1971. In 1972, he plays first role in the movie Adio, draga Nela. Other notable roles in Profetul, aurul si ardelenii (1978), Buletin de Bucuresti (1983), Asfalt Tango (1993). He plays on the stage of the theater ''Nottara'' in Bucharest. National Order "For Merit" in the rank of Officer. 1977 the prize for the debut of the Writers' Union. He is married with actress Diana Lupescu. They have 2 children, Ana and Victor.- Gheorghe Dinica is one of the greatest Romanian actors of all time. As a child he was passionate to go to movie theaters where he saw famous movie legends as Stan & Bran, Greta Garbo, Vivien Leigh, Bette Davis, Bill Crosby and Chaplin. From the age of 17 until 23 he was a part of different amateur theater troupes and in 1957, at the age of 23, he entered at The National Institute of Art Theatre and Cinematography. He captured public attention in 1961, in his last play for the exam where he played Inspector Gool from the play with the same name. His most well-known movies are Mastodontul (1975), Through the Ashes of the Empire (1976), Revenge (1978), Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? (1981), The Contest (1982), The Stone Cross (1993), The Earth's Most Beloved Son (1993), Philanthropy (2002), Taxi or Limousine (2003), Sweet swan of death (2003) and in 2004 there are few movie in production or ready to be released, such as Orient Express and Magnatul. The rich filmography together with a full and successful experience in theatre makes him a respectable actor with a lot of fans even amongst the young generation and serve as an example for actors of his generation but also for the young ones.
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He was born in Bailesti, Oltenia, and attended the Carol I High School. He later played at the Craiova Theatre, then at the Small Theatre, Nottara Theatre, Comedy Theatre and the National Theatre Bucharest, being also a professor at the Academy of Theatre and Film in Bucharest.
Pellea played numerous comic and serious roles. In the cinema was most noted for his roles as historical leaders. His earliest leading roles were as Romanian national heroes, beginning with Decebalus in Dacii (1967) and Columna (1968). He also portrayed Michael the Brave in Mihai Viteazul (1971).
His most famous comic role was as "Nea Marin" (Uncle Marin), a character representing the archetypal Oltenian peasant. Marin first appeared in TV comedy sketches. The character graduated to the cinema in Nea Marin miliardar (Uncle Marin, the Billionaire), in which Pellea played the dual role of the naive Marin and the American billionaire he is mistaken for. Nea Marin miliardar is ranked 1 in the top most viewed Romanian films of all time.
He played other historical figures such as Vladica Hariton in Tudor din Vladimiri and Voivode Basarab in Croitorii cei mari din Valahia. He also appeared in Rascoala and Haiducii. In 1977 he won the award for Best Actor at the 10th Moscow International Film Festival for his role in The Doom.
He is buried at Bellu Cemetery.
In a 2006 poll conducted by Romanian Television to identify the "greatest Romanians of all time", Pellea came in 58th.- Florin Zamfirescu is a famous Romanian film and theater actor and director.He was born on April 12, 1949 in Calimanesti, Romania. He graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1971.In 1969, he plays first role in the movie Caldura . Other notable roles in Iarba verde de acasa (1977),Padurea nebuna (1984) , Morometii (1987). Play on the stage of the theaters ''Odeon'' and ''National I.L. Caragiale'' in Bucharest. National Order "Pentru Merit" , 2002.He was married with actress Valeria Sitaru and actress Catalina Mustata.In present is married with Daciana Zamfirescu.He has two children,both actors,Stefana Samfira and Vlad Zamfirescu.
- Victor Rebengiuc is a famous Romanian film and theatre actor and director .He was born on February 10, 1933 in Bucuresti, Romania. He graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1956.In 1956, he plays first role in the movie Mîndrie . Other notable roles in Tanase Scatiu (1978), Castelul condamnatilor (1970) and The forest of the hanged (1965). Play on the stage of the theater ''Bulandra'' in Bucharest. UNITER Awards in 2003,2009,2013,2018.Gopo Awards in 2011,2014.National Order "Star of Romania" in the rank of knight 2017 .The decoration "Nihil Sine Deo" by King Michael I.He is married with actress Mariana Mihut.They have a son Tudor.
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Radu Beligan was born on 14 December 1918 in Galbeni, Bacau, Romania. He was an actor and assistant director, known for A Lost Letter (1954), O noapte furtunoasa (1943) and The Thistles of the Baragan (1957). He was married to Marica Beligan, Dana Crivat-Ionescu and Nineta Gusti. He died on 20 July 2016 in Bucharest, Romania.- Toma Caragiu was one of the best Romanian actors, playing either comedy or drama, but having a special attraction to the comic movies. He tragically died during the earthquake in Bucharest in 1977, being trapped under the remains of the block of flats he lived in, which collapsed. His body was found days later. An unexpected death for the man who always succeeded to make the oppressed Romanians in Ceausescu's communist era laugh.
- Octavian Cotescu was born on 14 February 1931 in Dorohoi, Botosani, Romania. He was an actor, known for Bunicul si doi delincventi minori (1976), The Carpathian Castle (1981) and Bariera (1972). He died on 22 August 1985 in Bucharest, Romania.
- Marin Moraru was a famous Romanian film and theatre actor .He was born on January 31, 1937 in Bucharest, Romania. He graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1961.In 1966, he plays first role in the movie Haiducii .Other notable roles in films :Actorul si salbaticii (1975), Operatiunea 'Monstrul' (1976) and Toamna bobocilor (1975). Play on the stage of the theater ''National I L Caragiale '' in Bucuresti. He was married with Lucica. He died on August 21, 2016 in Bucharest, Romania.
- Mitica Popescu was born on 2 December 1936 in Bucharest, Romania. He was an actor, known for Zloty pociag (1986), Secretul armei secrete (1988) and Pasaj (1990). He was married to Leopoldina Balanuta. He died on 3 January 2023 in Romania.
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Horatiu Malaele is a Romanian actor and film director born on August 1st 1952 in Targu-Jiu. He graduated the Theater and Cinematography Art Institute in the year 1975. Horatiu Malaele became renowned for his theater plays, which he directed, but also for his characters in Romanian comedy movies. Through his career, he won several awards for his parts in movies like "Tinerete fara batranete", "Sluga la doi stapan", "Muntele", "Eulenspiegel" etc.
Beside his movies and theater plays, Horatiu Malaele took up writing with his auto-biography book "Horatiu despre Malaele" and later, in 2012, publishing the novel "Rataciri" (Wanders).- Alexandru Puiu Calinescu was a Romanian film and theater comedy actor.He was born on June 21, 1920 in Bucharest, Romania. In 1955, he plays first role in the movie Directorul nostru. Other notable roles in De-as fi... Harap Alb (1965), Brigada Diverse intra în actiune (1970), Nea Marin Miliardar(1979). Play on the stage of the theater "Constantin Tanase", in Bucharest.He has two daughters Carmen and Silvia Calinescu He died on May 16, 1997 in Bucharest, Romania.
- Ernest Maftei was born on 6 March 1920 in Bacau, Bacau, Romania. He was an actor, known for Haiducii (1966), Bunicul si doi delincventi minori (1976) and Toate pînzele sus (1977). He died on 19 October 2006 in Bucharest, Romania.
- Stefan Banica was born on 11 November 1933 in Calarasi, Romania. He was an actor, known for Haiducii (1966), Cianura si picatura de ploaie (1978) and Vin ciclistii (1968). He died on 26 May 1995 in Bucharest, Romania.
- Dem Radulescu was a famous Romanian film and theater actor.He was born on September 21, 1931 in Ramnicu Valcea, Romania. He graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1954.In 1959, he plays first role in the movie Telegrame . Other notable roles in Brigada Diverse în alerta! (1971), Asta seara dansam în familie (1972), Grabeste-te încet (1981). Play on the stage of the theaters ''National I.L. Caragiale'' , ''Teatrul de Comedie '' and ''Bulandra'' in Bucharest.University professor at the National University of Theater and Cinematographic Art "I.L.Caragiale" in Bucharest.He was married with actress Paula Radulescu.and with the actress Adriana Schiopu, , with whom he has a daughter,actress Irina Radulescu.He died on September 17, 2000 in Telega, Romania.
- Dorel Visan is a famous Romanian film and theater actor and poet.He was born on June 25, 1937 in Tauseni, Romania.. He graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1965.In 1974, he plays first role in the movie Pacala . Other notable roles in Iacob (1988), Un bulgare de huma (1989) , Senatorul melcilor (1995) . Play on the stage of the theater '' National'' in Cluj.He is a member of the Romanian Writers' Union.National Order of the Faithful Service in the rank of Knight, 2002.Award for his role as "The Snail Senator" at the Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival, France (1995),TIFF Excellence Award for his uninterrupted work in the service of art (2003).He was married with actress Maria Visan.They have three children .
- Grigore Vasiliu (nickname Birlic ) was a famous Romanian film and theater comedy actor .He was born on January 24, 1905 in Falticeni Romania. He graduate of the Conservatory of Dramatic Art in Bucharest and the Faculty of Law in Cernauti.In 1934, he plays first role in the movie Bing-Bang. Other notable roles in Doua lozuri (1957) ,Telegrame (1959), Titanic vals (1964). Play on the stage of the theater ''National I.L. Caragiale'' in Bucharest. He was awarded the title of Artist of the People.He was married twice, first to Angela Mateescu, then to Valeria Nanci.He died on February 14 1970 in Bucharest, Romania.
- Petre Gheorghiu-Goe was born on 20 June 1929 in Iasi, Romania. He was an actor, known for Toate pînzele sus (1977), Shootings Under the Moonlight (1977) and The Lost Forest (1972). He died on 6 August 2000 in Bucharest, Romania.
- Stefan Mihailescu-Braila was a Romanian film and theatre actor .He was born on February 3, 1925 in Braila, Romania. He graduated from Conservatory "G. Cavadia'' in 1947.In 1958, he plays first role in the movie Alo? Ati gresit numarul. Other notable roles in Alarma în Delta (1976), Cu mâinile curate (1972) and The Secret of Bacchus (1984). Play on the stage of the theater ''Odeon'' in Bucharest.He died on February 3, 1996 in Bucharest, Romania.