Boris Dvornik Croatian actor Date of Birth: 16.04. Country: Croatia

Biography of Boris Dvornik

Boris Dvornik was a Croatian actor who was born on April 16, 1939, in the city of Split. His parents lived in Split, which is a historic city with a rich Roman heritage of over 1700 years. Despite coming from a family of carpenters, Boris discovered his acting talent at a young age. He began participating in children's productions in a local amateur theater when he was only eight years old. However, as he grew older, he initially pursued a career as an electrician. He completed his training in the profession but unexpectedly changed his mind and decided to become an actor.

Boris attended the National Theatre School in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, and later enrolled in the Academy of Dramatic Arts at the University of Zagreb, one of the oldest universities in the Balkans. During his first year in college, in 1960, Boris played one of the main roles in the drama "The Ninth Circle" directed by Franz Stiglic, which focused on the Holocaust. "The Ninth Circle" received an award from the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the category of "Best Foreign Language Film" and was included in the program of the Cannes Film Festival.

In the following year, Boris showcased his comedic talent by starring in the popular comedy film "Martin in the Clouds". Soon after, he became a true movie star in former Yugoslavia, comparable to Milena Dravic, Ljubisa Samardzic, and Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic, with whom Boris later developed a close friendship.

In 1969, Boris, who was serving in the army at the time, was assigned to work with film director Veljko Bulajic and participated in the war drama "The Battle of Neretva", based on real events from World War II. The film portrayed the conflict between Yugoslav Partisans and the Germans. It starred Yul Brynner, Sergei Bondarchuk, Oleg Vidov, Orson Welles, Franco Nero, and other Yugoslav and international actors. "The Battle of Neretva" was nominated for an Oscar as "Best Foreign Language Film" and significantly contributed to Boris Dvornik's increased popularity, as he portrayed the legendary national hero Stevo Opacic.

In 1970, Boris and his sons appeared together in the successful comedy mini-series titled "Nase malo misto". From 1980 onwards, Boris became one of the most renowned and prolific Yugoslav actors, successfully balancing film roles with working at the Croatian National Theatre in his hometown of Split.

In 1992, Boris briefly entered politics at the suggestion of his friend, screenwriter, and director Antun Vrdoljak. He was elected to Parliament but resigned a few months later without providing any explanations.

Boris continued acting until his death, although his career in his later years was significantly affected by a stroke and alcoholism. He was married to Diana Dvornik since 1962, and they had two sons, Dino and Din, both of whom became well-known pop musicians, and four grandchildren. Boris Dvornik passed away on March 24, 2008, in his hometown due to a heart attack at the age of 68.