Vladimir Găitan
Romanian actor (1947–2020)
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Vladimir Găitan (Romanian pronunciation: [vladiˈmir ɡəjˈtan]; 2 February 1947 – 10 November 2020) was a Romanian actor.[1]
Born2 February 1947
Died10 November 2020 (aged 73)
Bucharest, Romania
Resting place
Bellu Cemetery, BucharestOccupationActor
Vladimir Găitan | |
|---|---|
Găitan in 2008 | |
| Born | 2 February 1947 |
| Died | 10 November 2020 (aged 73) Bucharest, Romania |
Resting place | Bellu Cemetery, Bucharest |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968–2020 |
| Spouse | Tünde Găitan |
| Children | Alexandru, Gloria |
| Awards | National Order of Faithful Service, Knight rank |
Biography
Born in Suceava, he studied at the Academy of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in Bucharest, graduating in 1970.[2]
Găitan appeared in more than forty films since 1968. In 2002, he was awarded the National Order of Faithful Service, Knight rank.[3] He died on 10 November 2020 after fighting against lymphatic cancer, and was buried at Bellu Cemetery, in Bucharest.[4][5]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | The Reenactment | Nicu (Ripu) | |
| 1975 | Pe aici nu se trece | Petru | |
| 1976 | Accident | Ștefan Vlahu | |
| 1979 | Uncle Marin, the Billionaire | Airplane Pilot | |
| Mihail, câine de circ | Policeman | ||
| 1980 | Last Night of Love | Tudor Gheorghidiu | |
| 1989 | Mircea | Sigismund of Luxemburg | |
| 1997 | The Man of the Day | ||
| 2007 | Inimă de țigan | Doctor Toma |