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Branislav Lečić
Serbian actor, director, academic, writer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Branislav Lečić (Serbian Cyrillic: Бранислав Лечић; born 25 August 1955) is a Serbian actor, director, academic, writer, politician. Known for his versatile portrayals of emotionally vulnerable characters with strong senses of moral justice,[1] Lečić rose to prominence for his role as the rebellious Crni in twelve-episode mini-series Sivi dom (1986).
Branislav Lečić | |
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Бранислав Лечић | |
![]() Lečić in 2020 | |
Minister of Culture and Media | |
In office 25 January 2001 – 3 March 2004 | |
Preceded by | Milan Komnenić |
Succeeded by | Dragan Kojadinović |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-08-25) 25 August 1955 (age 68) Šabac, PR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia |
Political party | Democrats of Serbia (2021) DS (1991–2005; 2014–2020) LDP (2005–2008) My Serbia (2008–2010) DHSS (2010–2014) |
Spouse | Nina Radulović (m. 2010–17) |
Children | Ivan, Ana and Lav |
Education | Faculty of Dramatic Arts |
Alma mater | University of Arts in Belgrade |
Occupation | Actor, politician |
Since his initial rise to fame, he has established himself as one of the most prolific Serbian actors of all time.[citation needed] He is further known for his role as Royal Army officer Radekić in Silent Gunpowder (1990), poet Aleksa Šantić in biopic television film Moj brat Aleksa (1991), literature professor Teodor Kraj in The Professional (2003) and eccentric captain Tasić in St. George Shoots the Dragon (2008). For his role in Silent Gunpowder, Lečić was awarded a Golden Arena for Best Actor and the Silver St. George Award for Best Actor at the 17th Moscow International Film Festival. His other notable starring film credits include My Uncle's Legacy (1988), Charuga (1991) and Labyrinth (2002).
Lečić has also done extensive stage work, winning many accolades and critical acclaim.[citation needed] He has been employed in the Yugoslav Drama Theatre ensemble as a drama champion, in which he achieved roles as Uncle Vanya and Hamlet.[2] He also directs plays at his own LekArt Theatre and teaches diction and acting at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade.
Politically active, he served as the Minister of Culture and Media from 2001 to 2004.