Gheorghe Dinica
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Gheorghe Dinică (ˈɡe̯orɡe diˈnikə; January 1, 1934 – November 10, 2009) was a Romania
n actor.
Dinică showed an early interest in acting, being part of different amateur theater troupes since he was 17. In 1957, he entered The National Institute of Theatre and Cinematography Art in Bucharest. He graduated in 1961, already drawing public attention with the role of Inspector Goole in the graduation play An Inspector Calls
. Since then, Gheorghe Dinică performed for some of the most important Romanian theatres:
Dinică was also a Romanian director and popular film actor, thus acting mostly in Romanian films. Like the French actor Alain Delon
, Dinică refused to act in movies produced in the United States
.
Since 2002, Dinică was an honorary member of the society of I.L.Caragiale National Theatre. He is also an honorary citizen of the city of Bucharest. He was awarded the "Faithful Service" Order in the Grand Officer class.
Dinica died of cardiac arrest at Floreasca Emergency Hospital, Bucharest.
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n actor.
Dinică showed an early interest in acting, being part of different amateur theater troupes since he was 17. In 1957, he entered The National Institute of Theatre and Cinematography Art in Bucharest. He graduated in 1961, already drawing public attention with the role of Inspector Goole in the graduation play An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls is a play written by English dramatist J. B. Priestley, first performed in 1945 in the Soviet Union and 1946 in the UK. It is considered to be one of Priestley's best known works for the stage and one of the classics of mid-20th century English theatre...
. Since then, Gheorghe Dinică performed for some of the most important Romanian theatres:
- 1961-1967 Comedy Theatre, Bucharest
- 1968-1969 Bulandra TheatreBulandra TheatreThe Bulandra Theatre in Bucharest, Romania was founded in 1947 as Teatrul Municipal; its first director was Lucia Sturdza Bulandra, one of the leading Romanian stage actresses of her generation...
, Bucharest - since 1972 I.L.Caragiale National TheatreNational Theatre BucharestThe National Theatre Bucharest is one of the national theatres of Romania, located in the capital city of Bucharest.-Founding:It was founded as the Teatrul cel Mare din Bucureşti in 1852, its first director being Costache Caragiale...
, Bucharest
Dinică was also a Romanian director and popular film actor, thus acting mostly in Romanian films. Like the French actor Alain Delon
Alain Delon
Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon is a French actor. He rose quickly to stardom, and by the age of 23 was already being compared to French actors such as Gérard Philipe and Jean Marais, as well as American actor James Dean. He was even called the male Brigitte Bardot...
, Dinică refused to act in movies produced in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Since 2002, Dinică was an honorary member of the society of I.L.Caragiale National Theatre. He is also an honorary citizen of the city of Bucharest. He was awarded the "Faithful Service" Order in the Grand Officer class.
Dinica died of cardiac arrest at Floreasca Emergency Hospital, Bucharest.
Theatre
- 2003 The Last Hour by Mihail Sebastian, directed by Anca Ovanez Doroşenco
- 2001 Take, Ianke and Cadâr by V.I.Popa, directed by Grigore Gonţa
- 2000 And Relieve Eminescu Already by Tiberiu Cristian Popescu, directed by Grigore Gonţa
- 1999 Pork Chops by Bertrand BlierBertrand BlierBertrand Blier is a French screenwriter and film director.Born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. He is the son of Bernard Blier....
, directed by Gelu Colceag - 1999 The Name of the RoseThe Name of the RoseThe Name of the Rose is the first novel by Italian author Umberto Eco. It is a historical murder mystery set in an Italian monastery in the year 1327, an intellectual mystery combining semiotics in fiction, biblical analysis, medieval studies and literary theory...
adapted from Umberto EcoUmberto EcoUmberto Eco Knight Grand Cross is an Italian semiotician, essayist, philosopher, literary critic, and novelist, best known for his novel The Name of the Rose , an intellectual mystery combining semiotics in fiction, biblical analysis, medieval studies and literary theory...
, directed by Grigore Gonţa - 1998 Night Asilum by Maxim Gorki, directed by Ion Cojar
- 1997 Technic of Heaven by Mihai Ispirescu, directed by Dan Micu
- 1991 Night of Kings by William ShakespeareWilliam ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
, directed by Andrei ŞerbanAndrei SerbanAndrei Șerban is a Romanian-born American theater director. A major name in twentieth-century theater, he is renowned for his innovative and iconoclastic interpretations and stagings... - 1990 Who Needs Theatre? directed by Andrei ŞerbanAndrei SerbanAndrei Șerban is a Romanian-born American theater director. A major name in twentieth-century theater, he is renowned for his innovative and iconoclastic interpretations and stagings...
- 1986 Ioneştii directed by Grigore Gonţa
- 1980 Waiting for GodotWaiting for GodotWaiting for Godot is an absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, wait endlessly and in vain for someone named Godot to arrive. Godot's absence, as well as numerous other aspects of the play, have led to many different interpretations since the play's...
by Samuel BeckettSamuel BeckettSamuel Barclay Beckett was an Irish avant-garde novelist, playwright, theatre director, and poet. He wrote both in English and French. His work offers a bleak, tragicomic outlook on human nature, often coupled with black comedy and gallows humour.Beckett is widely regarded as among the most...
, directed by Grigore Gonţa - 1979 A Lost Letter by Ion Luca CaragialeIon Luca CaragialeIon Luca Caragiale was a Wallachian-born Romanian playwright, short story writer, poet, theater manager, political commentator and journalist...
, directed by Radu BeliganRadu BeliganRadu Beligan is a Romanian actor who has appeared in theatre, film, television, and radio.He played many celebrated roles by major Romanian playwrights and universally known roles by Shakespeare, Goldoni,... - 1978 Gaiţele, directed by Horea Popescu
- 1977 Romulus the GreatRomulus der GroßeFriedrich Dürrenmatt's play Romulus der Große shows the demise of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century – taking place during the day of the Ides of March, 476....
by Friedrich DürrenmattFriedrich DürrenmattFriedrich Dürrenmatt was a Swiss author and dramatist. He was a proponent of epic theatre whose plays reflected the recent experiences of World War II. The politically active author's work included avant-garde dramas, philosophically deep crime novels, and often macabre satire...
, directed by Sanda Manu - 1973 Three Venetian Twins directed by David Esrig
- 1969 Death of Danton by Georg BüchnerGeorg BüchnerKarl Georg Büchner was a German dramatist and writer of poetry and prose. He was the brother of physician and philosopher Ludwig Büchner. Büchner's talent is generally held in great esteem in Germany...
directed by Liviu CiuleiLiviu CiuleiLiviu Ciulei was a Romanian theater and film director, film writer, actor, architect, educator, costume and set designer. During a career spanning over 50 years, he was described by Newsweek as "one of the boldest and most challenging figures on the international scene".-Biography:Born in... - 1968 Rameau's Nephew by Denis DiderotDenis DiderotDenis Diderot was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer. He was a prominent person during the Enlightenment and is best known for serving as co-founder and chief editor of and contributor to the Encyclopédie....
directed by D.Esrig - 1967 Public Opinion by Aurel Baranga, directed by A.Baranga
- 1966 The Duck Head by G.Ciprian, directed by D.Esrig
- 1965 Troilus and CressidaTroilus and CressidaTroilus and Cressida is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1602. It was also described by Frederick S. Boas as one of Shakespeare's problem plays. The play ends on a very bleak note with the death of the noble Trojan Hector and destruction of the love between Troilus...
by William ShakespeareWilliam ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
, directed by D.Esrig - 1964 The Sleepy Adventure by T.Mazilu, directed by D.Cernescu
- 1964 RhinocerosRhinoceros (play)Rhinoceros is a play by Eugène Ionesco, written in 1959. The play belongs to the school of drama known as the Theatre of the Absurd...
by Eugène IonescoEugène IonescoEugène Ionesco was a Romanian and French playwright and dramatist, and one of the foremost playwrights of the Theatre of the Absurd...
, directed by L.Giurchescu - 1963 The Shadow by E.Svarţ, directed by D.Esrig
- 1962 Wedding at the Castle by S.Andras, directed by L.Giurchescu
- 1962 The Trial of Mr. Caragiale by M.Ştefănescu, directed by D.Esrig
- 1962 Sweik in the Second World War by B.Brecht, directed by L.Giurchescu
- 1961 Famous 702 directed by M.Ghelerter
Film
- 2009 Aniela by Iura Luncasu, Bogdan Dumitrescu
- 2009 The House of Terror by Peter Engert
- 2009 Weekend with mother by Stere GuleaStere GuleaStere Gulea is a Romanian film director and screenwriter.-Filmography:*Weekend cu mama *Stare de fapt , also screenplay*Vulpe - Vânǎtor...
- 2008-2009 Regina (TV Series) by Larry Maronese, Iura Luncasu, Alex Fotea
- 2007 Inima de tigan (TV Series) by Aurica Fieraru
- 2007 Ticalosii directed by Serban Marinescu
- 2007 Youth Without Youth by Francis Ford CoppolaFrancis Ford CoppolaFrancis Ford Coppola is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He is widely acclaimed as one of Hollywood's most innovative and influential film directors...
- 2006 White PalmsWhite Palms (film)White Palms is a 2006 Hungarian film directed by Szabolcs Hajdu. It was Hungary's submission to the 79th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.-See also:*Cinema of Hungary...
directed by Szabolcs Hajdu - 2005 Bani de dus, bani de-ntors by Alexandru Tocilescu
- 2005 Un om grabit (L' Homme press) by Sebastien Grall
- 2005 Orbirea voluntara by Marian Baciu
- 2004 The Manipulation by Marius Theodor Barna
- 2004 TycoonTycoon (film)There are two films titled Tycoon:*Tycoon , starring John Wayne*Tycoon , about Russian oligarchs...
directed by Şerban Marinescu - 2004 Orient ExpressOrient ExpressThe Orient Express is the name of a long-distance passenger train service originally operated by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits. It ran from 1883 to 2009 and is not to be confused with the Venice-Simplon Orient Express train service, which continues to run.The route and rolling stock...
directed by Sergiu NicolaescuSergiu NicolaescuSergiu Florin Nicolaescu is a Romanian film director, actor and politician. He is best known for his historical films, such as Mihai Viteazul , Dacii , Razboiul Independenţei , as well as for his series of... - 2004 Emperor Aleodor directed by Radu Dumitru Penescu
- 2003 Examen directed by Titus Muntean
- 2003 Sweet Sauna of Death directed by Andrei Blaier
- 2002 The Tower of Pisa directed by Şerban Marinescu
- 2001 The Afternoon of a Torturer directed by Lucian PintilieLucian Pintilie-Filmography:* Duminică la ora şase * Reconstituirea * Salonul numărul 6 * De ce trag clopotele, Mitică? - see also the "Portrayals and tributes" section at Mitică* Balanţa * O vară de neuitat * Prea târziu...
- 2001 FilantropicaFilantropicaFilantropica is a 2002 Romanian dark comedy film directed by Nae Caranfil.-Cast:* Mircea Diaconu as Ovidiu Gorea* Gheorghe Dinică as Pavel Puiuţ...
directed by Nae CaranfilNae CaranfilNae Caranfil is a Romanian film director and screenwriter.-Career:Nae Caranfil is the son of important Romanian film historian and critic Tudor Caranfil... - 2001 War in the KitchenWar in the KitchenWar in the Kitchen is a Romanian film drama by Marius Theodor Barna. The film was produced in 2001 by Ager Film in collaboration with Televiziunea Română . It stars Gheorghe Dinică as the main actor....
directed by Marius Theodor Barna - 1999 The Famous PaparazzoThe Famous PaparazzoThe Famous Paparazzo is a 1999 Romanian film directed by Nicolae Margineanu. It was Romania's official Best Foreign Language Film submission at the 72nd Academy Awards, but did not manage to receive a nomination....
directed by Nicolae Mărgineanu - 1995 The Idle Princess of the Old Court directed by Mircea VeroiuMircea VeroiuMircea Veroiu was a Romanian film director and screenwriter. He directed 22 films between 1968 and 1997. He was a member of the jury at the 41st Berlin International Film Festival.-External links:...
- 1995 Terente – King of the Swamps directed by A.Blaier
- 1993 The MirrorOglindaOglinda , also known as Începutul adevărului , is a controversial 1993 film by Romanian director Sergiu Nicolaescu...
directed by Sergiu NicolaescuSergiu NicolaescuSergiu Florin Nicolaescu is a Romanian film director, actor and politician. He is best known for his historical films, such as Mihai Viteazul , Dacii , Razboiul Independenţei , as well as for his series of... - 1993 This Sick of it All directed by Mircea DaneliucMircea DaneliucMircea Daneliuc is a Romanian film director, screenwriter and actor. He has directed 19 films since 1970.In 1993, his film The Conjugal Bed was entered into the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival...
- 1993 Chira Chiralina directed by Gyula Maar
- 1993 The Stone Cross directed by A.Blaier
- 1992 The Earth's Most Beloved Son directed by Şerban Marinescu
- 1992 High School Students in Alert directed by Mircea Plângău
- 1992 The Conjugal BedThe Conjugal Bed (1993 film)The Conjugal Bed is a 1993 Romanian comedy film directed by Mircea Daneliuc. It was entered into the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Gheorghe Dinică as Vasile Potop* Coca Bloos as Stela* Valentin Teodosiu* Lia Bugnar as Carolina Potop...
directed by Mircea DaneliucMircea DaneliucMircea Daneliuc is a Romanian film director, screenwriter and actor. He has directed 19 films since 1970.In 1993, his film The Conjugal Bed was entered into the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival... - 1992 Look Ahead in Anger directed by Nicolae Mărgineanu
- 1991 The House from the Dream directed by Ioan Cărmăzan
- 1991 Divorce out of Love directed by A.Blaier
- 1989 Moment of Truth directed by A.Blaier
- 1989 Sky's Tear directed by A.Istrătescu Lener
- 1987 The Extras directed by Malvina Urşianu
- 1987 Let Me Tell You About Me directed by Mihai Constantinescu
- 1986 The Wasps Nest directed by Horia Popescu
- 1986 The Secret of Nemesis directed by G.Saizescu
- 1985 Sentimental Summer directed by Francisc Munteanu
- 1984 Heroes Have No Age directed by Mihai Constantinescu
- 1984 A light on the 10th Floor directed by Malvina Urşianu
- 1984 Dangerous Flight directed by Francisc Munteanu
- 1983 On the Left Bank of Blue Danube directed by Malvina Urşianu
- 1983 Laugh as in Life directed by A.Blaier
- 1983 The Secret of Bacchus directed by G.Saizescu
- 1983 A Patch of Sky directed by Francisc Munteanu
- 1982 The ContestThe Contest"The Contest" was the 51st episode of the NBC sitcom, Seinfeld. The eleventh episode of the fourth season, it aired on November 18, 1992. In the episode, George Costanza tells Jerry Seinfeld, Elaine Benes and Cosmo Kramer that his mother caught him unaware while he was masturbating...
directed by Dan PiţaDan Pita-Career:Piţa has directed several award-winning films since 1970, including the 1985 hit Pas în doi, which won an Honourable Mention at the 36th Berlin International Film Festival... - 1982 Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? directed by Lucian PintilieLucian Pintilie-Filmography:* Duminică la ora şase * Reconstituirea * Salonul numărul 6 * De ce trag clopotele, Mitică? - see also the "Portrayals and tributes" section at Mitică* Balanţa * O vară de neuitat * Prea târziu...
- 1982 White DarknessWhite DarknessWhite Darkness is an original novel written by David A. McIntee and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It features the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Bernice...
directed by Andrei Blaier - 1981 A World with no Sky directed by Mircea DrăganMircea DrăganMircea Drăgan is a Romanian film director. He directed 23 films between 1955 and 1992.-External links:...
- 1980 Network S directed by Virgil Calotescu
- 1979 Poor Ioanide directed by Dan PiţaDan Pita-Career:Piţa has directed several award-winning films since 1970, including the 1985 hit Pas în doi, which won an Honourable Mention at the 36th Berlin International Film Festival...
- 1979 Last Night of Love directed by Sergiu NicolaescuSergiu NicolaescuSergiu Florin Nicolaescu is a Romanian film director, actor and politician. He is best known for his historical films, such as Mihai Viteazul , Dacii , Razboiul Independenţei , as well as for his series of...
- 1978 Uncertain Roads directed by Virgil Calotescu
- 1978 RevengeRevengeRevenge is a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance, be it real or perceived. It is also called payback, retribution, retaliation or vengeance; it may be characterized, justly or unjustly, as a form of justice.-Function in society:Some societies believe that the...
directed by Sergiu NicolaescuSergiu NicolaescuSergiu Florin Nicolaescu is a Romanian film director, actor and politician. He is best known for his historical films, such as Mihai Viteazul , Dacii , Razboiul Independenţei , as well as for his series of... - 1978 Everything for Football directed by A.Blaier
- 1977 "Bus" Action directed by Virgil Calotescu
- 1977 Doctor Poenaru directed by Dinu Tănase
- 1977 Stairway to the Sky directed by A.Blaier
- 1976 The Million Dollar Fire directed by Mircea DrăganMircea DrăganMircea Drăgan is a Romanian film director. He directed 23 films between 1955 and 1992.-External links:...
- 1976 The Great Loner directed by Iulian Mihu
- 1976 The PunishmentThe Punishment"The Punishment" is the second single release from Tarot's fifth studio album For the Glory of Nothing.-Track listing:#"The Punishment"#"Tears of Steel "#"Children of the Grave "...
directed by Sergiu NicolaescuSergiu NicolaescuSergiu Florin Nicolaescu is a Romanian film director, actor and politician. He is best known for his historical films, such as Mihai Viteazul , Dacii , Razboiul Independenţei , as well as for his series of... - 1976 Opening directed by Mihai Constantinescu
- 1976 Three Days and Three Nights directed by Dinu Tănase
- 1975 A Police Inspector Calls directed by Sergiu NicolaescuSergiu NicolaescuSergiu Florin Nicolaescu is a Romanian film director, actor and politician. He is best known for his historical films, such as Mihai Viteazul , Dacii , Razboiul Independenţei , as well as for his series of...
- 1975 Escape directed by Ştefan Traian Roman
- 1975 Mastodont directed by Virgil Calotescu
- 1975 Through the Ashes of the Empire directed by A.Blaier
- 1974 Stephan the Great - Vaslui 1475 directed by Mircea DrăganMircea DrăganMircea Drăgan is a Romanian film director. He directed 23 films between 1955 and 1992.-External links:...
- 1974 Postcards with Wild Flowers directed by Andrei Blaier
- 1974 Filip the Kind directed by Dan PiţaDan Pita-Career:Piţa has directed several award-winning films since 1970, including the 1985 hit Pas în doi, which won an Honourable Mention at the 36th Berlin International Film Festival...
- 1974 The Jderi Brothers directed by Mircea DrăganMircea DrăganMircea Drăgan is a Romanian film director. He directed 23 films between 1955 and 1992.-External links:...
- 1974 The WallThe WallThe Wall is the eleventh studio album by English progressive rock group Pink Floyd. Released as a double album on 30 November 1979, it was subsequently performed live with elaborate theatrical effects, and adapted into a feature film, Pink Floyd—The Wall.As with the band's previous three...
directed by Constantin Vaeni - 1974 NemuritoriiNemuritoriiNemuritorii is a 1974 Romanian historical-adventure drama film. This film was directed by Romanian director Sergiu Nicolaescu...
directed by Sergiu NicolaescuSergiu NicolaescuSergiu Florin Nicolaescu is a Romanian film director, actor and politician. He is best known for his historical films, such as Mihai Viteazul , Dacii , Razboiul Independenţei , as well as for his series of... - 1974 We Do Not Film Just for Fun directed by Iulian Mihu
- 1973 The Prodigal Father directed by Adrian Petringenaru
- 1973 Un comisar acuză directed by Sergiu NicolaescuSergiu NicolaescuSergiu Florin Nicolaescu is a Romanian film director, actor and politician. He is best known for his historical films, such as Mihai Viteazul , Dacii , Razboiul Independenţei , as well as for his series of...
- 1973 Beyond the Sands directed by Radu Gabrea
- 1972 The BarrierThe BarrierThe Barrier is a lava dam retaining the Garibaldi Lake system in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is over 300 m in thickness and about 2 km wide where it impounds the lake....
directed by Mircea MureşanMircea MuresanMircea Mureșan is a Romanian film director. He has directed 22 films since 1961. Mureșan won the prize for Best First Work at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival for the film Răscoala.-External links:... - 1972 With Clean Hands directed by Sergiu NicolaescuSergiu NicolaescuSergiu Florin Nicolaescu is a Romanian film director, actor and politician. He is best known for his historical films, such as Mihai Viteazul , Dacii , Razboiul Independenţei , as well as for his series of...
- 1972 The ExplosionThe ExplosionThe Explosion was a punk rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. On February 13, 2007 the band announced that they had left Virgin Records. On April 30, 2007 the band announced that they were to split up...
directed by Mircea DrăganMircea DrăganMircea Drăgan is a Romanian film director. He directed 23 films between 1955 and 1992.-External links:... - 1971 Felix and Otilia directed by Iulian Mihu
- 1971 Atunci i-am condamnat pe toţi la moarteAtunci i-am condamnat pe toţi la moarteThen I Sentenced Them All to Death is a 1972 Romanian historical and social film about World War II. It was directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu. It was released on 24 August 1972 in Romania....
directed by Sergiu NicolaescuSergiu NicolaescuSergiu Florin Nicolaescu is a Romanian film director, actor and politician. He is best known for his historical films, such as Mihai Viteazul , Dacii , Razboiul Independenţei , as well as for his series of... - 1970 JudgementJudgementJudgment is the evaluation of evidence in the making of a decision. The term has three distinct uses:* Informal - Opinions expressed as facts....
directed by Ferenc Kósa - 1968 The Column directed by Mircea Drăgan
- 1967 The Major and Death directed by Alexandru Boiangiu
- 1966 Golgota directed by regia Mircea DrăganMircea DrăganMircea Drăgan is a Romanian film director. He directed 23 films between 1955 and 1992.-External links:...
- 1965 The White Trial directed by Iulian Mihu
- 1964 The Treasure from Vadul Vechi directed by Victor IliuVictor IliuVictor Iliu was a Romanian film director. He directed seven films between 1948 and 1964. His film The Mill of Good Luck was entered into the 1957 Cannes Film Festival.-Filmography:* Anul 1848...
- 1963 The Stranger directed by Mihai IacobMihai IacobMihai Iacob was a Romanian film director and screenwriter. He directed twelve films between 1955 and 1972.-Filmography:* Blanca * Dincolo de brazi * Setea * Darclee...
External links
- Gheorghe Dinică page at the I.L. Caragiale National Theater
- http://www.ciocu-mic.ro/Pressbook/Conversatii/Dinu%20Cernescu,%20Liliana%20Tomescu,%20Gheorghe%20Dinica.htm
- Gheorghe Dinica in Noaptea Regilor - Shakespeare/Andrei Serban http://www.ciocu-mic.ro/Pressbook/AUR%20SI%20AUROLAC,%20fragment.htm#13