George V. Grigore

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George V. Grigore
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Born (1961-07-27) July 27, 1961 (age 62)
Occupation(s)Writer, actor, teacher

George V. Grigore (born July 27, 1961) is a Romanian actor, writer, teacher and Doctor of Theater Arts.

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Early life

George V. Grigore was born in Scorteni - Jud. Prahova, Romania, on July 27, 1961. He was the second of two children, with an older sister. His father was doctor. According to George's autobiography, he was a mischievous child and enjoyed taking risks.

Present day

George V. Grigore is an acting coach at the University Spiru Haret, Faculty of Theater. He plays the character Scat Man in "Madhouse" film. In movies he plays the most important characters of the history like Nostradamus, Leonardo da Vinci, Jesus Christ, Rasputin, Pugachov, Peter Hagendorf, John the Apostle and fictional characters like vampire Bruno, Malik The Prophet, and many priest and monk characters.

Filmography

As actor

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