Ion Besoiu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ion Besoiu
Grand Cross and Sash ranks of the Order of the Star of Romania
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Born | 11 March 1931 |
| Died | 18 January 2017 (aged 85) |
| Resting place | Bellu Cemetery, Bucharest |
| Nationality | Romanian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1957–2009 |
| Spouse(s) | Emilia Dobrin |
Ion Besoiu (born March 11, 1931 – died January 18, 2017) was a famous Romanian actor. He was known for his many roles in films and on stage.
Contents
About Ion Besoiu
Ion Besoiu was born in Sibiu, Romania, in 1931. He studied acting at the Theater and Music Academy in Sibiu. He started his acting career in 1957. For 16 years, he performed at the Radu Stanca National Theatre in Sibiu.
Later, he moved to Bucharest and joined the Bulandra Theatre. He even became the director of this famous theatre for 12 years.
His Film Career
Besoiu acted in many important Romanian films. These movies were made during a time in Romania's history when it was a Communist country. Some of his well-known films include "Furtuna", "Neamul Șoimăreștilor", "Haiducii", "Răscoala", and "Mihai Viteazul".
He also appeared in "Ciprian Porumbescu", "Păcală", and "Toate pânzele sus!".
Voice Acting
Ion Besoiu was also chosen by Disney. He provided the Romanian voice for a character in the animated series "Darwing Duck".
His Later Life
Ion Besoiu passed away in a hospital in Bucharest in 2017. He is buried at the Bellu Cemetery in the city.
Selected Films
Here are some of the films Ion Besoiu appeared in:
- Thirst (1961)
- Haiducii (1966)
- Michael the Brave (1970)
- The Actor and the Savages (1975)
- Toate pînzele sus (1976-1978), where he played Anton Lupan
- Mihail, câine de circ (1979)
- The Last Assault (1985)
- The Silver Mask (1985) - playing Gheorghe Bibescu
- Lombarzilor 8 (2006)
- Cu un pas inainte (2007), playing Tudor Avramescu
- Inimă de țigan (2007), playing Vasile Dumbravă
- Poveste de cartier (2008) - playing Nea' Petrică
- Regina (2009), playing Don Tito
- Loverboy (2011)
- Pariu cu viața (2012) - playing Bubu's father
- Bucharest Non Stop (2015)
Awards and Recognition
Ion Besoiu received several important awards for his work:
- In 2001, he was given a special award called the Order of the Star of Romania. This award was presented by the President, Ion Iliescu.
- Also in 2001, he was named an "Citizen of Honour" of his hometown, Sibiu.
- In 2002, he received the "Excellency Prize of Romanian Cinematography" for his great work in films.
- In 2011, he was honored with the Gopo Prize for Lifetime Achievement. This award recognized his long and successful career.
