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Antanas Šurna
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Šurna in 2010
Born
Antanas Šurna

(1939-03-27) March 27, 1939 (age 86)
Died May 19, 2014(2014-05-19) (aged 75)
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active 1963–2014
Works
Filmography, theatre
Spouse(s) Birutė Šurnienė
Children 2

Antanas Šurna (born March 27, 1939 – died May 19, 2014) was a famous Lithuanian actor. He performed in many plays and movies. People remember him as one of the most successful actors in Lithuania. His acting career started in the late 1960s. He won many awards during his 40 years of acting. Šurna died in Vilnius, Lithuania, at the age of 75.

Antanas Šurna: A Talented Actor

Antanas Šurna was a very important actor in Lithuania. He was known for his strong performances. He worked in both theatre and film.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Antanas Šurna was born in Kaunas, Lithuania. He started his acting journey in the 1960s. This was a time when Lithuanian cinema and theatre were growing. He quickly became a well-known face.

Acting in Movies

Antanas Šurna acted in over 100 movies. He played many different characters. His roles often showed his great acting skills. He could be a hero, a regular person, or even a villain.

Famous Movie Roles

Some of his notable films include Nobody Wanted to Die (1965). He also starred in Herkus Monte (1972). In this film, he played the main character. Another well-known movie was Walnut Bread (1977). Later in his career, he appeared in Defiance (2008). This movie was about World War II. He also acted in Tadas Blinda. The Beginning (2011).

Acting in Theatre

Besides movies, Antanas Šurna also performed in more than 50 plays. Theatre acting is different from film. It requires live performances in front of an audience. He was very good at both. His theatre work was just as important as his film work.

Awards and Recognition

Antanas Šurna received many awards. These awards showed how much people respected his talent. He was truly a legend in Lithuanian acting. His long career was full of successful roles.

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