Boris Milivojević ( sr-Cyrl, Борис Миливојевић; born 26 November 1971) is a Serbian actor. Since his debut in 1983, Milivojević has garnered critical and commercial success for his roles in theatre and film. He has had lead roles in high-profile Serbian films, including ''

Munje! ''Munje!'' (Serbian Cyrillic: ''Муње!''; English: ''Dudes'' or ''Thunderbirds'') is a 2001 film directed by Radivoje Andrić. The main cast include Boris Milivojević, Sergej Trifunović, Nikola Đuričko, Maja Mandžuka, Milica Vujovi� ...

'' (2001), ''

When I Grow Up, I'll Be a Kangaroo ''When I Grow Up, I'll Be a Kangaroo'' () is a 2004 Serbian comedy film directed by Radivoje Andrić, and released by Yodi Movie Craftsman. Cast * Sergej Trifunović - Braca - A native of Voždovac. An average guy who studies film editing, Br ...

'' (2004), ''

The Red Colored Grey Truck ''Sivi kamion crvene boje'' (Red-Colored Grey Truck) is a 2004 Serbian comedy road-movie written and directed by Srđan Koljević, starring Srđan Todorović and Aleksandra Balmazović. Plot The story takes place in June 1991 in Yugoslavi ...

'' (2005), '' We Are Not Angels 3: Rock & Roll Strike Back'' (2006), '' The Fourth Man'' (2007), '' St. George Shoots the Dragon'' (2009) and '' Monument to Michael Jackson'' (2014), and has composed a wide palette of critically acclaimed theatre roles in ''

Hamlet ''The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'', often shortened to ''Hamlet'' (), is a Shakespearean tragedy, tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play. Set in Denmark, the play (the ...

'', ''

Timon of Athens ''The Life of Tymon of Athens'', often shortened to ''Timon of Athens'', is a play written by William Shakespeare and likely also Thomas Middleton in about 1606. It was published in the ''First Folio'' in 1623. Timon of Athens (person), Timon ...

'', ''

King Lear ''The Tragedy of King Lear'', often shortened to ''King Lear'', is a Shakespearean tragedy, tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is loosely based on the mythological Leir of Britain. King Lear, in preparation for his old age, divides his ...

'', ''

Macbeth ''The Tragedy of Macbeth'', often shortened to ''Macbeth'' (), is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, estimated to have been first performed in 1606. It dramatises the physically violent and damaging psychological effects of political ambiti ...

'', ''

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'' and '' Noises Off!'' in theatres in Eastern Europe. He is a recipient of numerous accolades for his activity in Serbian film, theatre and television, including a

Zoran Radmilović Award The Zoran Radmilović Award is an award presented by the Sterijino Theatre in Novi Sad, Serbia to actors predominating in dramatic arts. The award is presented annually, since 1988. From its debut, it is considered one of the most prominent aw ...

, two Ardalion Awards, three Serbian Oscars of Popularity, and a

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nomination.

Biography

Milivojević was born in

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to Serbian parents Radiša and Bojana Milivojević. He began his career in 1983 with supporting roles in '' Mahovina na asfaltu'' and '' Idi mi, dođi mi''. His first critically defined role was as protagonist Tungi in '' Zaboravljeni''. During the nineties, he was notable for memorable supporting characters in films including ''

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'' (1992), ''

Pretty Village, Pretty Flame ''Pretty Village, Pretty Flame'' ( / ''Lepa sela lepo gore'', literally ''"Pretty villages burn nicely"'') is a 1996 Serbian film directed by Srđan Dragojević with a screenplay based on a book written by Vanja Bulić. Set during the Bosnian W ...

'' (1996) and '' The Dagger'' (1999). In 2016, he performed in

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in ''

''. He received a

Miloš Žutić Award The Miloš Žutić Award is an eminent Serbian award given by the Serbian Union of Dramatists, to actors with notable theatre roles. Presented since 1994, it is named after successful theatre actor Miloš Žutić. The recipients of this accolade ...

nomination for his

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interpretation of

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in the Branislav Zeremski-directed version of ''

'' in 2014, and a

for his role as

in ''

'' in 2017. For his portrayal of and Mare in ''

'' (2001), he received a

nomination. Milivojević is active within reality television, appearing in the first season of the Serbian version of ''

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'', where he qualified for the finals and reached 4th place out of 10; and hosting the

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''Zlatni krug'' from 2015 to 2018. He is also prominent within voice work in Serbian movie dubs. He voiced protagonist Jovan Vu in the 2009 Serbian-based animated film '' Technotise: Edit & I'', and has voiced

Puss in Boots "Puss in Boots" (; ; ; ) is a European fairy tale about an anthropomorphic cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth, and the hand in marriage of a princess for his penniless and low-born master. The oldest written telling version ...

in the Serbian dub of the ''Shrek'' franchise,

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in the Serbian ''Monsters Inc.'' films,

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in the Serbian ''Madagascar'' films, Grand Master Oogway in the Serbian ''Kung Fu Panda'' film series and Ed the hyena in the Serbian ''

The Lion King ''The Lion King'' is a 1994 American animated musical coming-of-age drama film directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, produced by Don Hahn, and written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton. Produced by Walt Disney ...

'', among other roles. He did not reprise his role as Puss in Boots in the dub of the 2011 Academy Award-nominated spinoff, with the character being voiced by colleague and friend

Marko Živić Marko Živić (4 April 1972 – 14 October 2021) was a Serbian actor and comedian. Dubbed as a great "showman" by media, Živić started his theatre career in 2002 at the Belgrade Drama Theatre. He initially rose to prominence for his role as Le ...

in the sequel feature.

Filmography

Film roles

Television roles

Serbian movie voice dubs

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Milivojevic, Boris 1971 births Living people Male actors from Belgrade Serbian comedians Serbian male voice actors Serbian male film actors Serbian male Shakespearean actors Zoran Radmilović Award winners Serbian television presenters Serbian male television actors Serbian theatre directors Serbian male stage actors Theatre people from Belgrade