Zeljko Ivanek - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	August 15, 1957
Age	68
Birthplace	Ljubljana, Slovenia (formerly Yugoslavia)
Zodiac Sign	Leo - (see also Zeljko Ivanek's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in 'Damages', and appearing in series such as 'Oz', 'Homicide: Life on the Street', '24', and 'The Americans'.

Intro

Željko Ivanek is an American actor of Slovenian-Croatian descent, known for his extensive career in television, film, and theater. Recognized for his versatile character roles and distinctive presence, Ivanek has received critical acclaim, including an Emmy Award.

Early Life & Background

Željko Ivanek was born in Ljubljana, Slovenia (then Yugoslavia), and moved to the United States with his family in 1960. He attended Yale University, where he studied theater, before pursuing an acting career.

Career Highlights

• Won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for 'Damages' (2008).
• Nominated for three Tony Awards for roles in 'Brighton Beach Memoirs', 'Two Shakespearean Actors', and 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial'.
• Known for supporting and recurring television roles in 'Oz', 'Homicide: Life on the Street', '24', and 'The Americans'.
• Appeared in films such as 'Argo' (2012), 'Donnie Brasco' (1997), and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' (2017).

Trivia

• Ivanek is fluent in Slovenian.
• He became a U.S. citizen after emigrating as a child.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%BDeljko_Ivanek
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0411976/