Serbian movie actresses died in the year 2009
Here are 2 famous actresses from Serbia died in 2009:
Olga Baïdar-Poliakoff
Olga Baïdar-Poliakoff (May 5, 1928 Pančevo-September 2, 2009 Villejuif) also known as Olga De Poliakoff-Baidarov, Olga Poliakoff, Olga Ken, Olga De Poliakoff or Olga Baïdar-Poliakoff was a Serbian actor.
She began her career in Belgrade before moving to Paris in 1951. There, she became a regular on stage and in film, often playing strong and independent characters. Baïdar-Poliakoff also worked as a translator, translating the works of Samuel Beckett into Serbian. In addition to her acting and translation work, she was also a painter and poet. Her works were exhibited in galleries in both Paris and Belgrade. Baïdar-Poliakoff was married to French artist Georges Mathieu from 1961 until his death in 2012. She continued to act well into her later years and was awarded the prestigious Legion of Honour from the French government in 2006 for her contributions to the arts.
Baïdar-Poliakoff's acting career in Paris spanned over five decades, and she appeared in over 60 films, including collaborations with notable directors such as Jean-Luc Godard and Agnès Varda. Some of her most famous roles were in films like "Une femme est une femme" (1961) and "La Guerre est finie" (1966). She also made appearances on television and in theater productions, including performances at the Comédie Française. In addition to her work as a translator, Baïdar-Poliakoff wrote poetry and published a book of her memoirs titled "Des armoires vides" in 2002. She was a member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts and received numerous accolades for her contributions to the arts, including the Order of Merit of the Republic of Serbia. Baïdar-Poliakoff died in 2009 at the age of 81.
Baïdar-Poliakoff was born Olga Poliakoff in Pančevo, a town in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (now in Serbia). Her father was a doctor and her mother was a homemaker. She began her acting career in her hometown of Belgrade in the mid-1940s and quickly became a popular stage actress. In 1951, at the age of 23, she moved to Paris, where she continued to act in theater productions and began appearing in films.
In addition to her acting and translation work, Baïdar-Poliakoff was a talented painter and poet. Her paintings were part of several exhibitions in Paris and Belgrade, and she published several books of poetry in French and Serbian. She was also a passionate advocate for the rights of artists, and was involved in several organizations that worked to improve the economic and social status of artists.
Her marriage to Georges Mathieu, a leading figure in the French abstract art movement, was considered one of the most high-profile artistic marriages in France. The couple often appeared together in public, and Mathieu's paintings were inspired in part by Baïdar-Poliakoff's poetry.
Baïdar-Poliakoff remained active in the arts throughout her life, and continued to act well into her later years. She was considered one of the most respected and influential Serbian actresses of the 20th century, and her contributions to the arts were recognized with numerous awards and honors.
Milka Lukic
Milka Lukic (April 2, 1936 Belgrade-December 14, 2009 Belgrade) was a Serbian actor.
She studied acting at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade and made her debut on stage in 1956. Lukic went on to become a celebrated actress both on stage and in film. She appeared in numerous theater productions and films including "The Marathon Family" and "When I Am Dead and Gone." Some of her other notable roles were in "White Ship," "The Price of Fear," and "Sivi dom." Lukic was also recognized for her work in TV dramas such as "The Secret of the Circle," "Vuk Karadzic," and "Bolji zivot." She received several awards throughout her career including the October Award of the City of Belgrade and the Special Diploma for Acting at the Pula Film Festival. Lukic passed away in 2009 at the age of 73 in Belgrade.
In addition to her accomplishments in the entertainment industry, Milka Lukic was also passionate about education. She was a professor of acting at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade and worked to nurture young talent in the Serbian theater community. Lukic was also interested in politics and was a member of the Serbian Parliament from 2000 to 2003. Despite her success in the public eye, Lukic remained humble and devoted to her family. She was survived by her husband, two children, and grandchildren. Her legacy continues to influence Serbian culture and inspire new generations of actors.
Milka Lukic's impact on Serbian culture extended beyond her acting career. She was also involved in launching new artistic initiatives, such as the Alternative Theater BITEF festival. Lukic had a love for literature and was also a published author. In 2001, she released her biography titled "My Destiny" which chronicled her life from childhood to her ascent as a leading actress in Serbian entertainment.
Despite the demands of her career, Lukic made time for philanthropy. She supported several charities and was known for her generosity towards those in need. Lukic's contributions to Serbian entertainment and her community have been recognized through numerous tributes since her passing. In 2019, the city of Belgrade celebrated her life and work by naming a street in her honor.