Robert Ugrina | |
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Born | Robert Ugrina 1974 |
Nationality | Croatian |
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Occupation | Actor |
Robert Ugrina (born 1974 in Zagreb) is a Croatian actor and comedian.
He is best known for his roles in the popular comedy series Bumerang (2005-2006), Zakon! (2009) and Ko te šiša (2016-2020). He has appeared in Sleep Sweet, My Darling , What Is a Man Without a Moustache? (both 2005), Metastases (2009), Josef (2011), Vegetarian Cannibal (2012) and Lavina (2017). [1]
He is also known for an extensive stage and voice-acting career. [2] He has provided voice-work for over a hundred animated feature films [3] [4] and Mr. Krabs in the Croatian-language version of SpongeBob SquarePants . [5]
He graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts of the University of Zagreb. [6]
He conceived his successful comedic career on television initially for his role as Drago in Bumerang (2005-2006). After that stint, he appeared as in the memorable supporting role of Medo Bruno on Bitange i princeze . [7]
His perhaps best-known role is the abused sidekick of Inspector Zdravko Maček (played by Stojan Matavulj) Mateo Ćirić in the controversial series Zakon! (2009) by Ivan Goran Vitez. While it was short-lived, the series has now garnered a cult following. From 2016 to 2020, he portrayed Joža, a lazy mechanic and husband of hairdresser Lili (played by Jadranka Đokić) in the commercially successful Aldo Tardozzi comedy Ko te šiša . [8] [9]
He also appeared in Zabranjena ljubav , Naša mala klinika , Bibin svijet , Stipe u gostima and Najbolje godine .
He has worked actively on film, performing as a leading man in Sleep Sweet, My Darling , Otac (both 2005) Metastases (2009) and Lavina (2017) and a character actor in What Is a Man Without a Moustache? (2005), Play Me a Love Song (2007), Will Not End Here (2008), Josef (2011) and Vegetarian Cannibal (2012). [10] Lavina, screened at the 2017 Pula Film Festival, seen Ugrina star in a leading female role and gained him a Golden Arena for Best Supporting Actress nomination. [11] [12]
Ugrina has starred in plays in various theatres in Zagreb, Split, Požega, Varaždin and Virovitica. [2] He has starred in plays including Vjenčani list, Radio Tesla, Brak iz računa and Sve o muškarcima.
Year | Title | Role |
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2005 | Zabranjena ljubav | Domagoj Nola |
2005 | Odmori se, zaslužio si: Božićni specijal | Security Guard |
2005 | Balkan Inc. | Brother II |
2005-2006 | Bumerang | Drago |
2007 | Bibin svijet | Robi |
2007-2008 | Dobre namjere | Inspector |
2007-2008 | Bitange i princeze | Medo Brundo |
2008 | Zauvijek susjedi | Suhi Ivan |
2009 | Stipe u gostima | Žac |
2009 | Zakon! | Mateo Ćirić |
2010 | Stipe u gostima | Joža |
2011 | Najbolje godine | Hotel owner |
2011 | Provodi i sprovodi | Briški |
2011 | Stipe u gostima | Doorman |
2013 | Odmori se, zaslužio si | Crni |
2014-2015 | Kud puklo da puklo | Vjeko |
2015 | Počivali u miru | Kićo |
2015 | Crno-bijeli svijet | Pajzlek |
2020 | Dar mar | Petar Brkljača |
Year | Title | Role |
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1999 | Sunčana strana subote | |
1999 | Četverored | General Herenčić |
2000 | Celestial Body | Croatian soldier |
2001 | The Miroslav Holding Co. | Collector |
2005 | Sleep Sweet, My Darling | Ladović #2 |
2005 | What Is a Man Without a Moustache? | Miljenko |
2005 | Otac | |
2007 | Play Me a Love Song | Godfather |
2008 | Will Not End Here | Police officer |
2009 | Metastases | Kizo |
2011 | Blurs | Tramvajac |
2011 | Josef | Berket |
2012 | Vegetarian Cannibal | Dr. Soldo |
2012 | Zagorski specijalitet | Joža |
2012 | Hives | Driver in the bus |
2012 | Inspector Martin and the Gang of Snails | Franjo |
2024 | The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (Čovjek koji nije mogao šutjeti) |
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