Produced for Hallmark Hall of Fame, the film aired on CBS on April 19, 2009. Goran Visnjic is a Croatian American actor and producer, born in Sibenik, Croatia. He starred in the British film Doctor Sleep (2002), alongside Shirley Henderson and Miranda Otto. The child actor did a few roles when she was younger but has since left Hollywood and works in sales. In 1998 he also appeared in Madonna's music video "The Power of Goodbye", and had a cameo in the movie Rounders. For ER, he and the cast were nominated for two Screen Actors Guild Awards. May 26, 2002 - Donated 1000 pounds in prize money that he won on a Croatian quiz show, giving it to the country's theatres. "When somebody is attacking your hometown, and you're just sitting in [9] He appeared as Andrija Hebrang in the historical drama Tito on Croatian television. At the age of 16, he had his screen debut in the film, Pinhead Is a Disney Princess? 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]. In 1990, at the age of 18, Vinji served one-year of obligatory military service in the Yugoslav People's Army as a paratrooper. Afterward, he left JNA to join Croatian Army in Sibenik to defend his hometown. He appeared with Jennifer Garner in the 2005 movie Elektra. During an episode of ER, he demonstrated his expertise in the part of Hamlet, by reciting an excerpt from the To be or not to be soliloquy in Croatian. Father: eljko Vinji Mother: Milka Vinji Brother: Joko Vinji Sister: None Marital Status: Married Wife: Eva Vinji (m. 1999) No. Has a large scar on his stomach from gastric ulcer surgery. During an episode of ER, he demonstrated his expertise in the part of Hamlet, by reciting an excerpt from the "To be or not to be" soliloquy in Croatian. He is married to Eva Visnjic (formerly Ivana Vrdoljak) with whom has three children. [5] Although the Visnjic/Gugino segment was cut from the theatrical version of the film,[6] it was included in the DVD version. Visnjic joined ER in the sixth season in late 1999, eventually becoming the show's male lead in mid-season 11. The way seals are killed is so inhumane. From an early age Visnjic started appearing in various theater plays. Visnjic will play John Watts, Mollys husband. Goran's nickname is Sime (pronounced SHIH-meh). [29][30] The critically and commercially panned film was screened at the Pula Film Festival. Visnjic was the youngest actor to be chosen for the title role in Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Dubrovnik Summer Theatre Festival in Croatia. Arguably the best scene in the film, the Owens women dancing drunkenly to Harry Nilsson's "Coconut" while downing midnight margaritas was partially fueled by actual alcohol. He left the JNA and returned to ibenik, where he joined the nascent Croatian Army in defending his hometown against JNA-supported Krajina Serbs. He is the son-in-law of Croatian film director and former head of Croatian Radiotelevision (199195), Antun Vrdoljak. "Every time I perform, I work really hard to give part of myself to the audience. The couple have two adopted children and one biological child. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: On Location - Sweden and Hollywood, Himself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy, Boyfriend (segment "The Power of Good-bye") (uncredited), Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Film" for his performance in the Pula Film Festival award-winning. Filmography [] Dark Hearts (2014) K . Goran Visnjic and Elizabeth Mitchell join the series, which finally makes its U.S. debut on Ovation TV. Goran Visnjic is a Croatian American actor and producer, born in Sibenik, Croatia. ordered to attack this now former republic within the federation When my agent called and told me about this show, I said, 'Are we talking about the same ER?' ONeills previous credits include Transformers, J. Edgar, Traffic and TVs Rectify, Necessary Roughness and Vegas. [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]. In addition to that, Visnjic canceled to take the paternity test and admitted to being the child's father. When Goran's tour of duty was done (by the time of his He has also appeared in TV series likePan Am(2011-2012),BlackboxTV(2012),Red Widow(2013),Extant(2014-2015),Dollface(2019),Doctor Who(2020), andGeneral(2019-2020). The film is based on the Alice Hoffman book of the same name. He is best known for his role as Dr. Luka Kova in the hit television series ER. He is repped by Mitchell K. Stubbs & Associates. However, regardless of box-office sales or critic ratings, fans of the film have made it into a cult classic that's still relevant today. When I saw her I said "Uh-oh, that's it". Primetime-Panic The protagonist, Hana, spends 20 years suppressing a curse upon her bloodline. He married Eva Vinji and together they had three children. Visnjic admits having an extramarital affair back in 2007 with Mirela Rupic, the mother of their child, Lana Lourdes Rupic. It's so iconic that, according to the house's designers, Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch, musical icon Barbra Streisand called them after seeing the film in hopes of purchasing it. , musical icon Barbra Streisand called them after seeing the film in hopes of purchasing it. Several years ago I saw a video of a seal hunt in Canada and was shocked. Visnjic was born in the Dalmatian coastal city of ibenik, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia. I felt I had to do it to defend my country. He is an actor and producer, is best known for his role as Dr. Luka Kova in the television series ER(1994), Ice Age (2002) and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) and is currently starring extant: Extant is an American science fiction television drama series executive produced by Steven Spielberg. "Practical Magic" opened in 1998 and, according to Box Office Mojo, the ultimate worldwide gross of the film was roughly $68.3 million, meaning it did not make back its reported $75 million budget. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. A character in itself, the enchanting Victorian-style house that Sally and Gillian's eccentric aunts live in has since become a stunning icon of the film. Goran Visnjic's age is 50. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Festival.sundance.org. In 2008 he appeared on the nationally broadcast American benefit program Stand Up to Cancer. Goran Visnjic lives in Los Angeles together with his family. Allen, Ted. "I just remember her, take after take, slamming her head," Dunne said. Father was a bus driver; mother worked in a food market. And its while the two new additions who join Sebastian (Tom Wlaschiha) and Arabela (Lara Rossi) are en route for part of the investigation that we learn more about Marcos past. I went to space on a 13-month solo mission. He has one older brother, Joko. This series, too, never made it to the small screen. [43], In 2021, Vinji and his wife moved from Los Angeles to the UK.[44]. [5] Although the Visnjic/Gugino segment was cut from the theatrical version of the film,[6] it was included in the DVD version. The 'Hellraiser' Cast and Director Sound Off, Music video for Madonna: "The Power Of Goodbye". However, the plot lines and characters vary greatly between the book and the film adaptation. [21][22], From 2016 to 2018, he played former NSA asset Garcia Flynn in NBC's time travel television series Timeless. He appeared with Jennifer Garner in the 2005 movie Elektra. Goran Visnjic is a Croatian-American actor. This series, too, never made it to the small screen. He left the JNA and returned to Sibenik, where he joined the Croatian Army in the defense of his hometown. The Boysis an antihero superhero series based on the comics created by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. He appeared in plays throughout his childhood and made his screen debut at age 16 in the controversial Yugoslav film Braa po materi (1988), playing a young Ustaa. At the time, he had never been on a TV quiz show. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,600],'biographyhost_com-box-4','ezslot_1',131,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-biographyhost_com-box-4-0'); The Accursedis a horror film based on the story plot of an unexpected resurrection of a long-buried family curse. Trained at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. 2010-10-13. After leaving the Croatian Army, he moved to Zagreb to study at the Academy of Dramatic Arts. Family Life He was born in the Yugoslavian coastal city of ibenik and his father was a bus driver and his mother sold food at a local market. In July 2013, Goran and Eva finalized the adoption of their third child, a daughter. Famed critic Roger Ebert called the film "too scary for children and too childish for adults" and said the script lacked wit and imagination. He co-starred in the movie The Deep End, voice-acted in Ice Age, and starred in Posljednja volja and Doctor Sleep. Brother of Private, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goran_Vi%C5%A1nji%C4%87. 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". All Rights Reserved. 0741952685593. eBay Product ID (ePID) . After the cult-classic success of the film, a few attempts were made to turn it into a series. Net Worth: USD $2 Million approx Family & Relatives. First, in 2004 there was a pilot called ", ." It was given to him by his friend, actor. Then I do an interview and I read some story that just isn't true, or someone draws a crazy conclusion about my life, and it's such a betrayal. 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. His parents were Milka Visnjic and Zeljko Visnjic. In the same episode, he demonstrated his skill in another Shakespeare-related hobby by fencing with Noah Wyle's character, Dr. John Carter. He appeared alongside Carla Gugino in a segment of the 2009 film New York, I Love You, an anthology set in New York. New York Post. He ended up fighting in Slovenia, which proclaimed independence, when the YNA was ordered to attack this now former republic within the federation Yugoslavia. The characters experiences lead to events that ultimately change the course of human history. In 2004, he starred in the television miniseries Spartacus and the Croatian movie and television series Duga mrana no. Prior to ER, Visnjic had small speaking roles in films such as The Peacemaker, Committed and Practical Magic. I have never forgotten my past. Goran Visnjic is a Croatian American actor and producer, born in Sibenik, Croatia. He was ranked #18 in Croatian-based monthly film magazineHollywood in Best Croatian Male Movie Stars of All Time list in November 2005. Vivien Sofia Visnjic was born on 8-12-09. Variety. 13.^ "'ER' Star Admits Paternity of Croatian Baby Girl". I would really like to do theatre in my native language because that would be like so relaxed after ER English those medical words! Visnjic, best known as Dr. Kovac on NBC medical drama ER, starred in ABCs Red Widow and recurred on Pan Am, Leverage; feature credits include Beginners, The Counselor and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. [8] At the end of 2009, he was cast in the role of Samson in the Tiger Aspect television miniseries The Deep, shown on BBC One in 2010. From an early age Visnjic started appearing in various theater plays. The drama begins in the early 11th century and chronicles the legendary adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived Leif Eriksson (Corlett), Freydis Eriksdotter (Gustavsson)), Harald Hardrada (Leo Suter), and the Norman King William the Conqueror. Goran accepted paternity in November 2007. We assure our audience that we will remove any contents that are not accurate or according to formal reports and queries if they are justified. Other reviewers seem to agree, as "Practical Magic" has a mere 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 46 on Metacritic. He is best known in the United States for his roles as Dr. Luka Kova in ER and Garcia Flynn in Timeless, both NBC television series. My husband created a life-like android called a Humanich. Named as the Best Croatian actor in 2004 (for role in the movie. He is married to Eva Visnjic (formerly Ivana Vrdoljak) with whom has three children. Visnjic is repped by Entertainment 360, WME and attorney Barry Tyerman. On 7/7/11, Goran and his wife Ivana welcomed their second son into their family. Dallas Buyers Club actor Michael ONeill has also boarded the upcoming entry. His recent credits includeThe Boys( 2020),The Brides(2020), andThe Accursed( 2021). When word came through that he had been accepted in the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb, his brother volunteered to take his place in the Army so he could study his craft. [38][39] They reside in Los Angeles, California, and also have a home on the Croatian island of Hvar. Goran Visnjic was born on the 9th of September, 1972. He is married to Eva Visnjic (formerly Ivana Vrdoljak) with whom has three children. In 2005, Vinji was one of four finalists for the role of James Bond, eventually losing out to British actor Daniel Craig, with whom he would appear in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. ins.style.display='block';ins.style.minWidth=container.attributes.ezaw.value+'px';ins.style.width='100%';ins.style.height=container.attributes.ezah.value+'px';container.appendChild(ins);(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId,'stat_source_id',44);window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId,'adsensetype',1);var lo=new MutationObserver(window.ezaslEvent);lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId+'-asloaded'),{attributes:true}); Goran Visnjic was born on 9 September 1972 in Sibenik, Croatia, Yugoslavia. From an early age Visnjic started appearing in various theater plays. Goran and Ivana joined almost 10,000 others participating in the May 23, 2013 Naturalization and Oath Swearing ceremony in Los Angeles, thus becoming US Citizens. Vinji acknowledged paternity of a daughter, Lana Lourdes Rupi, whom he fathered in 2006 with a Croatian woman, Mirela Rupi. According to Dunne, when told that pay bump would not be possible, she told a producer, "I'm going to put a curse on you. Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world [2000], Is married to a Croatian sculptor named Ivana, daughter of film director. The story will follow Franny, Jet, and Vincent Owens throughout their trials and tribulations in New York City during the 1960s. Visnjic also served a one-year military obligation in the Yugoslavian Army (JNA) when the dissolution of Yugoslavia began. When Molly mysteriously becomes pregnant, she begins a search for answers. But it was Visnjic's break-out role as Risto, the Bosnian driver in Welcome to Sarajevo that lead then-producer Jack Orman to offer him the role of the then unnamed doctor who would replace the departing George Clooney on ER. ONeill has been cast as Alvin Sparks, an ex-astronaut who is now the director of the privatized space program. [5][6], Vinji was the youngest actor to be chosen for the title role in Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Dubrovnik Summer Theatre Festival. And so, he hired a witch consultant for the film to talk with him about the movie and observe rehearsals with the actresses. The story will follow Franny, Jet, and Vincent Owens throughout their trials and tribulations in New York City during the 1960s. He also 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. Goran has never been the type of actor to let the world see too far into his personal life, but he has made it clear that he is a very proud family man. 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. Prior to joining ER (1994) in 1999, Visnjic played several minor roles in the films like The Peacemaker (1997), Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) and Practical Magic (1998). my country. Prior to ER, Visnjic had small speaking roles in films such as The Peacemaker, Committed and Practical Magic. return, Croatia had declared its independence), the Serbian faction Email: Philiana.Ng@THR.com; Lesley.Goldberg@THR.com He and his wife, Eva, have been happily. He ended up "Visnjic added to 'Beginners' cast". They have three children. Appeared in an anti-fur billboard campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals with his dog, Bugsy, beginning in January 2003. "Helen" showed outright how someone with this condition effects a family and the havoc it can wreak and the toll it has on everyone who loves or even . They have named him Tin Visnjic. This is a story about Earth, a story about family, a story about surviving. Some of Nyman's score can still be heard on the original CD release of the soundtrack, which was recorded before the studio changed the music. 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.
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