Igor Galo
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Igor Galo | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 5, 1948 |
| Alma mater | University of Zagreb |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1968-present |
Igor Galo (born 5 December 1948) is Yugoslav and Croatian actor, best known for his work in Sam Peckinpah's Cross of Iron.
He was born on 5 December 1948 in Ćuprija, SR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia in Croatian family. His father was Yugoslav army officer. [1][2] After moving around Yugoslavia his family settled in Pula where Galo completed gymnasium high school in 1967.[3] He enrolled into the University of Zagreb forestry and economics studies but quickly dropped out when he started his acting career in 1968.[3] Over the years he appeared in over 60 cinematic and TV roles out of which at least 22 were lead role.[3] Beyond the former Yugoslavia he appeared as Lieutenant Meyer in 1977 Cross of Iron.[3]
In 2017, Galo signed the Declaration on the Common Language of the Croats, Serbs, Bosniaks and Montenegrins.[4]
