Florin Călinescu facts for kids

Călinescu in March 1984, just before turning 28. Photograph by Victor Stroe

Florin Călinescu was born on April 29, 1956, in Timișoara, Romania. He is a well-known Romanian actor, TV host, and politician. He has also worked as a theatre director.

From 1996 to 2000, Florin Călinescu hosted a very popular TV show called Today's Issue. He also starred in movies like Filantropica. Many people know him for his role as Davinci Stănescu in the hit film Neighbourhood Story. In 2000, he even lent his voice to a character in the animated series Iron Man. This show first aired on the Fox Kids channel.

Florin Călinescu: Actor and TV Host

Florin Călinescu has had a long career in entertainment. He has appeared in many films and TV shows. His work as an actor has made him famous across Romania. He is also known for hosting popular television programs.

His Acting Career

Here are some of the films and TV series Florin Călinescu has been a part of:

• O vară de neuitat (An Unforgettable Summer) (1994)
• Asphalt Tango, a film made with both French and Romanian teams (1996)
• Anticamera, a TV series (2008)
• "Poveste de cartier" (Neighbourhood Story), a film (2008)
• Tanti Florica, a TV series that started in 2012 and is still running

A Look at His Political Journey

Besides his acting and TV work, Florin Călinescu has also been involved in politics. He was once the leader of the Green Party of Romania. He has also run for important public offices.

Running for Mayor of Bucharest

In 2020, Florin Călinescu ran for the position of Mayor of Bucharest. The Mayor of Bucharest is the main leader of Romania's capital city. This table shows his results in the first round of that election:

He received 13,742 votes, which was 2.08% of all votes. This placed him in 4th position among the candidates.