Lithuanian actors died in 2014

Here are 1 famous actors from Lithuania died in 2014:

Donatas Banionis

Donatas Banionis (April 28, 1924 Kaunas-September 4, 2014 Vilnius) also known as Donatas Yuosovich Banionis, D. Banionis, Donatas Juozas Banionis, Donatas Juozovič Banionis, Donatas Yuozovich Banenis or Donatas Yuozasovich Banenis was a Lithuanian actor and theatre director. His children are called Raimundas Banionis and Egidijus Banionis.

Banionis began his career in theatre, studying at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. He quickly rose to prominence as one of the most respected actors of his generation, and was a founding member of the Vilnius Youth Theatre. In addition to his work on the stage, Banionis also appeared in numerous films, both in Lithuania and beyond. He is perhaps best known for his leading role in the 1972 science fiction classic Solaris, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. Banionis was a beloved figure in Lithuanian culture, and following his death in 2014 he was mourned by a nation.

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