Robert Ugrina (born 1974 in Zagreb) is a Croatian actor and comedian.
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| Born | Robert Ugrina 1974 |
| Nationality | Croatian |
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| Occupation | Actor |
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]
Career
editHe 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.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| 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 |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Voice-over roles
editReferences
edit- ^ BRAĆA NAVOJEC, MIRKOVIĆ I UGRINA O DJETINJSTVU, LJUBAVI I STRASTI
- ^ a b "ROBERT UGRINA, GLUMAC – Njemu se jednostavno vjeruje – čak i kad glumi". slavonski.hr. 13 February 2014.
- ^ Disney International Dubbings Croatian Ljubomir Krekes/Leon Luchev
- ^ "MAJSTORI SINHRONIZACIJE: Ko se krije iza Duška Dugouška, Šilje, Popaja, Sunđera Boba? (FOTO) (VIDEO)". www.telegraf.rs.
- ^ "SpongeBob Skockani". prject6.hr.
- ^ Petrinović, Kruno (2009). "Sve je počelo sa šubi dubi". Gloria.hr. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ^ Croatian-language article: Jadranka Đokić: "S godinama sam si sve opuštenija i bolja"
- ^ Jadranka Đokić odlično spaja nespojivo (Kultura - in Croatian)
- ^ "Jadranka Đokić: Ivan ima sve ono što nemaju drugi muškarci, on ima mene". 6 July 2009.
- ^ BRAĆA NAVOJEC, MIRKOVIĆ I UGRINA O DJETINJSTVU, LJUBAVI I STRASTI
- ^ CELEBRITY - EMOTIVNA ZAHVALA Domaćem glumcu supruga je najveća podrška
- ^ Madunić, Ines (21 April 2019). "TAKO RAZLIČITI, A TAKO SLIČNI Zajedno su na pozornici od malena, ponekad se žestoko posvađaju, ali uvijek si drže leđa: 'On je talentiraniji od mene, ali je ljeniji pa ga oduvijek vučem'". 100posto.hr.