At the time, he had never been on a TV quiz show. He has one sibling, an elder brother, Joko. [23][24][25], In 2019, Vinji portrayed Ante Gotovina in the Antun Vrdoljak-directed film General. Goran Vinji (Croatian pronunciation:[ran it]; born 9 September 1972) is a Croatian-American actor who has appeared in American and British films and television productions. Browse 49 goran visnjic and ivana vrdoljak stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Keep up with your favorite shows delivered to your inbox! After leaving the Croatian Army, he moved to Zagreb to study at the University of Zagreb Academy of Dramatic Art. Vinji's segment was directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev. Afterward, he left JNA to join Croatian Army in Sibenik to defend his hometown. He starred in the British film Doctor Sleep (2002), alongside Shirley Henderson and Miranda Otto. ," Alice Hoffman's recently released prequel to "Practical Magic," is slated to be produced for the streaming service HBO Max. Has a large scar on his stomach from gastric ulcer surgery. Crossing Lines, Season 3 U.S. He agreed to pay for child support and would not seek custody of the baby. Goran's nickname is Sime (pronounced SHIH-meh). Geni requires JavaScript! He volunteered to join the new Croatian Army, breaking his promise On 7/7/11, Goran and his wife Ivana welcomed their second son into their family. Once you see a video like that it's really hard to sit on the sidelines and say "Who cares.". Visnjic started acting at a very young age. This series, too, never made it to the small screen. The Croatian actor with an American address put his elf cap on and threw the youngest members of his family an unforgettable Christmas surprise, transforming the backyard into a winter wonderland. Visnjic was born in the Dalmatian coastal city of ibenik, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia. After completing his military service in the army, he studied at Croatia's Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. Vikings: Valhalla, created by Jeb Stuart as a sequel to the Michael Hirst-created Vikings, was released in February and quickly earned a two-season renewal following a strong showing in Netflixs Top 10 viewership rankings. He was also named as the Best Croatian actor in 2004 according to the votes of the visitors of internet magazines, for his role in the movie Duga mrana no, according to the votes of Croatian newspaper Veernji list. [11], In 2008, Vinji starred in the film Helen, alongside Ashley Judd[12] as Judd's character's husband David in the drama, which made its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.[13]. [32], Vinji was named People magazine's Sexiest Import in 1999 and "One of TV's Sexiest Men" in the June 511, 2005 TV Guide. 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We commit to cover sensible issues responsibly through the principles of neutrality. Her skin would go bright red, from white to red to white in waves of, you know, purging. Visnjic, of course, got the part and the character was changed to Jimmy Angelov, an Eastern European, to better work with Visnjic's Croatian heritage. Visnjic made a series of appearances in season 14 before leaving the show early in season 15, ending his 9 year run on the medical drama.[2]. His performance, along with the film itself gained overwhelmingly negative reviews[26][27][28] with many critics, including Milivoj Juki and Jurica Pavii calling his portrayal "the worst performance of his career". my country. [11] He also signed on for a four-episode arc in the ABC television series Pan Am, playing a Yugoslavian attache to the United Nations. His father, eljko Vinji, was a bus driver, and his mother, Milka, worked in a food market. Only weeks after his military discharge in 1991, as Yugoslavia began to dissolve, he joined the nascent Croatian Ground Army. He is best known for his role as Dr. Luka Kova in the hit television series ER. Originally cast as Laertes and understudy to Hamlet, he took over the role when the star dropped out of the production shortly before the first performance. Luka Kovac was the hunky doctor at County General who made female fans swoon - he was played by the Croatian-American actor Goran Visnjic for over 185 episodes of ER. He is married to Eva Visnjic (formerly Ivana Vrdoljak) with whom has three children. In 1998 he also appeared in Madonna's music video "The Power of Goodbye", and had a cameo in the movie Rounders. When Goran's tour of duty was done (by the time of his return, Croatia had declared its independence), the Serbian faction of the YNA was already fighting the Croatian faction in a civil war. Mother is Mirela Rupic. Goran Visnjic of the series "Crossing Lines" and "Extant" has sold his romantic Mediterranean-style showplace in Hollywood Hills for $4.56 million. See All, Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series orders. It was his role as Risto, the Bosnian driver in Welcome to Sarajevo that led then-producer Jack Orman to offer him a role as a doctor to replace the departing George Clooney in the sixth season of ER in late 1999, eventually becoming the show's male lead by the start of season 12, having taken over from the departing star Noah Wyle, who left after the finale of season 11. During his years of studies in the Academy, he played Hamlet's role in Shakespeare's classicHamlet. Goran Visnjic and Elizabeth Mitchell join the series, which finally makes its U.S. debut on Ovation TV. [5] Although the Visnjic/Gugino segment was cut from the theatrical version of the film,[6] it was included in the DVD version. By season 14, however, he was only making a limited number of appearances, before completely leaving the show early in season 15 (15x03: "The Book of Abby"). 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By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider He has one older brother, Joko. In 1998, he appeared in Madonna's music video for the song "The Power of Goodbye", which opened the doors of Hollywood for him. Goran plays Voight, a wealthy, eccentric with a taste for lavish parties and kinky sex. [34][35][36] He served as one of the faces of ER on NBC's long-running The More You Know campaign, appearing in public service announcements discussing topics such as family time and tolerance. Graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. Goran Visnjic. Product Identifiers. Season 1 aired on NBC in 2013, and the second was available to stream on Netflix. Visnjic has starred in a string of TV series, including ER, Extant, Red Widow and Timeless, was recently seen in multi-episode arcs on The Boys and This Is Us. In early 2020, Vinji was cast as Count Dracula in the unsold ABC drama pilot The Brides, which was written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. He has one older brother, Joko. Goran Visnjic was born on September 9, 1972 in Sibenik, Croatia, Yugoslavia. Unkle-war-stories.blogspot.com. At the same time, Ivana officially changed her name to Eva. His name is Ethan: hes the prototype. (November 2005). Premiere, Monday, February 8, 10/9c, Ovation TV. STORY: CBS Orders Steven Spielberg Drama Series Extant for Summer 2014. Available for both RF and RM licensing. First, he began appearing in theatre plays, and then at the age of 16, he got his first film debut on'Braca po materi'(1988). He played the role of Nicola in the 2021 movie. In 2008 he appeared on the nationally broadcast American benefit program Stand Up to Cancer. During theERyears, he also appeared in TV series likeSpartacus(2004),Duga mracna noc(2005), andNasa mala klinka(2006). During the summer of 2005, Visnjic was one of four finalists for the role of James Bond, eventually losing out to British actor Daniel Craig. Composer Michael Nyman said he wrote an entire score for "Practical Magic" that was not used in the movie instead, the studio chose a score by Alan Silvestri. The youngest actor to be chosen for the coveted title role in Shakespeare's Hamlet, he portrayed the doomed Prince for 6 years from 1993 to 2000, at the internationally acclaimed Dubrovnik Summer Theatre Festival in Croatia, winning several coveted Orlando Awards (the equivalent of the Tony Award). Visnjic was the youngest actor to be chosen for the title role in Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Dubrovnik Summer Theatre Festival in Croatia. [10] He recently appeared in the two-episode season three finale of the television series Leverage, as international crime financier Damien Moreau, his first guest appearance on an English-language television program. The story will follow Franny, Jet, and Vincent Owens throughout their trials and tribulations in New York City during the 1960s. He has also supported a number of medical institutions in Croatia through the donation of money or equipment. Although the series was renewed in late 2014, Vinji left the series early in the second season. He ended up Watch the clip above for more. Name Cheater Date Details; Mirela Rupic: Goran Visnjic: 2007: View: Add\Edit an Affair. He and his wife, Eva, have been happily. At the age of 16, he had his screen debut in the film Braca po materi (1988). [40], In his spare time, Vinji enjoys swimming, diving and fencing. He is best known for his role as Dr. Luka Kova in the hit television series ER. He portrayed the doomed prince for seven years from 1994 to 2000, winning several Orlando Awards (the equivalent of the Tony Award).