Nebojša Glogovac facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nebojša Glogovac
Небојша Глоговац
Born	(1969-08-30)30 August 1969 Trebinje, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia
Died	9 February 2018(2018-02-09) (aged 48) Belgrade, Serbia
Nationality	Serbian
Education	Faculty of Dramatic Arts
Occupation	Actor, film producer
Years active	1987–2018

Nebojša Glogovac (born August 30, 1969 – died February 9, 2018) was a famous Serbian actor. He won many awards for his work in theater, television, and films. People often called him "Glogi."

He started acting when he was a child in the Children's Drama Group. He also appeared in the TV show Price iz Nepricave (Stories from Nepricava) in 1981. His first film role was in 1993 in a short film called Rekvijem za jedan san (Requiem for a Dream). Nebojša Glogovac became well-known for his amazing talent.

He starred in many popular films like Premeditated Murder, Cabaret Balkan, Sky Hook, and The Constitution. He received important awards such as the Sterija Award and the Golden Arena. Nebojša Glogovac passed away in 2018 after a short illness.

Early Life and Education

Nebojša Glogovac was born on August 30, 1969, in Trebinje, which is now in Bosnia and Herzegovina. His parents were Milovan and Milena Glogovac. He was proud to say he was from Herzegovina. In 1974, his family moved to Opovo, and then to Pančevo a year later. His father became a priest there.

Nebojša spent his early childhood playing in Trebinje. When he was a child, he dreamed of becoming a policeman. This was because of a policeman named Jovan Bulj, who was his first hero.

During primary school, he also attended music school. He studied the clarinet. After primary school, he went to a technical school. Later, he transferred to the Uroš Predić Gymnasium in Pančevo. He decided to study natural sciences after his third year there.

Becoming an Actor

After high school, Nebojša first studied psychology at the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade. But after two years, he changed his mind. In 1990, he decided to study acting. He joined the Belgrade Faculty of Dramatic Arts. His teacher was Professor Vladimir Jevtović.

He studied with other actors who also became famous. These included Nataša Ninković, Vojin Ćetković, and Sergej Trifunović. While he was still a student, he had a small role in the TV series Bolji život (1987).

From 1985, while in high school and later at university, Nebojša was part of the Youth Studio in Pančevo. He stayed there until 1990. Soon after, he joined the Yugoslavian Drama Theater. His first professional role was in 1990 in a play called Živela sloboda.

Career Highlights

Nebojša Glogovac was known for his powerful acting. He played many different characters. His roles often showed deep emotions and complex personalities. He was respected by audiences and other actors.

He played leading roles in many important films. These include Premeditated Murder (1995), where he played Bogdan Bilogorac. He also starred in Cabaret Balkan (1999) as a taxi driver. In Sky Hook (2000), he played Kaja.

Later, he appeared in When I Grow Up, I'll Be a Kangaroo (2004) and Klopka (2007). He also played Ivan in Hadersfild (2007). His role in The Constitution (2016) was also highly praised.

Awards and Recognition

Nebojša Glogovac received many awards for his acting. These awards showed how talented he was. Some of his most important awards include:

• The Sterija Award, which is a top theater award in Serbia.
• The Tsar Constantine award in Niš for best male role.
• The Golden Arena in Pula, which is a major film award.

These awards recognized his outstanding performances in both theater and film.

Other Interests and Humanitarian Work

Besides acting, Nebojša Glogovac had many hobbies. He loved horseback riding and dogs. He also enjoyed playing backgammon. He was interested in cars and motorcycles. He even loved cooking! When he was a child, he played handball. He also enjoyed drawing and wrote poetry.

He was a member of the Association for Galloping Sport of Serbia. He also belonged to the Association of Dramatic Artists of Serbia. He was a big fan of the Crvena zvezda football club. He even helped start a film production company called Eye to Eye. Their first film was Hadersfild.

Nebojša Glogovac was also involved in many good causes. He acted in plays to raise money for children. He also donated money to help restore churches and monasteries. He often helped his fellow actors financially.

In 2009, he appeared in a commercial to help fight breast cancer. The next year, he cut a lock of his hair. This was a sign of support for children with cancer. He also took part in campaigns for UNICEF. He helped promote the "Cherish Serbian language" campaign.

His stories about the special bond between people and dogs are in books like Paw in the Hand. He was a kind and generous person who used his fame to help others.

Death

Glogovac on a 2019 stamp of Serbia

Nebojša Glogovac passed away on February 9, 2018, in Belgrade. He was 48 years old. He had been battling lung cancer for a short time. He is remembered as one of Serbia's greatest actors. He left behind his second wife and three children.

Selected Filmography