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Donatas Banionis was a Lithuanian actor who was best known for his roles in the films Solaris (1972) and The Ascent (1976). He was born on April 28, 1924 in Kaunas, Lithuania. He began his career as an actor in the 1950s and appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. He was awarded the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas in 2000. He died on August 4, 2014 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Banionis was known for his versatility and range as an actor. He was able to portray a wide variety of characters, from comedic to dramatic. He was also known for his ability to bring a sense of realism to his roles. He was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance in The Ascent. Banionis was married to actress Dalia Ibelhauptaitė from 1956 until his death in 2014. He had two children, a son and a daughter. His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $2 million.

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Occupation actor
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 28 April, 1924
Birthday 28 April
Birthplace Kaunas, Lithuania
Date of death 4 September, 2014
Died Place Vilnius, Lithuania
Nationality Lithuania

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Donatas Banionis Height, Weight & Measurements

At 90 years old, Donatas Banionis height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .

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Height 5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Who Is Donatas Banionis's Wife?

His wife is Ona Konkuleviciute (2 April 1948 - 2008) ( her death) ( 2 children), Ona (? - 2008) ( her death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Ona Konkuleviciute (2 April 1948 - 2008) ( her death) ( 2 children), Ona (? - 2008) ( her death) ( 2 children)
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Donatas Banionis Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Donatas Banionis worth at the age of 90 years old? Donatas Banionis’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Lithuania. We have estimated Donatas Banionis's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2006

He worked with director Aleksandr Buravskiy in 'Attack on Leningrad' (2006), a film about the historic siege during the Second World War; where his acting partners are Gabriel Byrne, Mira Sorvino, Aleksandr Abdulov, Kirill Lavrov, Mikhail Efremov and others. During his acting career spanning over sixty five years, Donatas Banionis played over 50 roles in film and on television. He also played over 100 stage roles, mainly at the Panevezys Juozas Miltinis' Drama Theatre.

2004

In 2004, the actor had a meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Putin confirmed that he made up his mind to become an intelligence officer after seeing Banionis in the role of a Russian spy. In his later works Donatas Banionis constitutes the link between cinema of the past and contemporary Lithuanian film.

1999

He showed reserved and convincing work in the role of 'The old man' in 'Kiemas' (Courtyard, 1999), a reflective film about a Lithuanian father and his family's depressing fate in the 1970's Soviet Union.

He was Honorable Citizen of Panevezys (1999).

1975

He was awarded the State Prize in 1975, and was received by such Soviet leaders as Leonid Brezhnev and Mikhail Gorbachev.

1974

Banionis was designated People's Actor of the USSR (1974), and People's actor of the Lithuanian Republic (1973). He is Chevalier of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas. Donatas Banionis lived in the city of Panevezys, Lithuania.

1970

However, in 1970, as a member of an official Soviet delegation, he made his first visit to the Lithuanian community in Chicago. Then Banionis, being already a famous actor, came to realize that his former compatriots earned their good living and nice homes by working very hard from very poor beginnings. At that time, Banionis enjoyed a highly privileged life as a top film-star in the Soviet Union.

1969

His mastery of timing, his powerful silence, and his reserved energy shines in his major film-works; such as in 'King Lear' (1969) by Grigoriy Kozintsev, in 'Solaris' (1972) by Andrei Tarkovsky, in 'Goya - oder Der arge Weg der Erkenntnis' (1971) by director Konrad Wolf, in 'Begstvo mistera Mak-Kinli' by director Mikhail Shvejtser, in 'Beethoven - Days in a Life' (1976) by director Horst Seemann, and in other films.

1968

One of his memorable film-works is the character of a Russian spy 'Ladeinikov' in 'Myortvy Sezon' (The Dead Season, 1968) by director Savva Kulish. That film role provided Banionis with an auspicious connection.

1966

Banionis earned critical acclaim for his role of Vaitkus in 'Niekas nenorejo mirti' (Nobody Wanted to Die, 1966) by director Vytautas Zalakevicius. A powerful film, it was even dubbed the "Lithuanian Seven Samurai. " Banionis' tragical character Vaitkus is the undecided one among the Lithuanian "brothers in the woods", who are fighting against the Soviets after the end of the Second World War.

Banionis demonstrated his range as a comedian in the comic role of a priest in 'Beregis avtomobilya' (Watch Out for the Automobile, 1966) by director Eldar Ryazanov. Banionis' sweet character blends well with the stellar ensemble of actors, such as Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Oleg Efremov, Andrey Mironov, Anatoliy Papanov, Evgeniy Evstigneev, Georgi Zhzhyonov, and other Russian film stars. Donatas Banionis is a refined intellectual actor with effortless style.

1965

Donatas Banionis was a popular Lithuanian actor known for Niekas nenorejo mirti (1965), Myortvyy sezon (1968), and Solaris (1972).

1959

His first major film work was the role of adventurer Daus in 'Adomas nori buti zmogumi' (Adam Wants to Be a Man 1959) by director Vytautas Zalakevicius. Long before becoming an acclaimed actor Banionis tried to escape from the Soviet Union at the end of the Second World War; but he failed to join his Lithuanian compatriots when they fled the Soviets. Soon the Iron curtain became impenetrable from either side.

1947

In 1947 Banionis made his film debut: he appeared in a cameo role in 'Marite' (1947).

1945

He studied acting under Juozas Miltinis and graduated from the Panevezys Acting Studio in 1945.

1941

In 1941 Donatas Banionis was hired by the famous Lithuanian theatrical director Juozas Miltinis and became an actor at the newly formed Panevezys Drama Theatre.

1924

He was born Donatas Juozas Banionis on April 28, 1924, in Kaunas, Lithuania. His mother, Blazhaitite-Banionene Ona, was a homemaker.

1917

His father, Juozas Banionis, was a tailor who took part in the Russian Revolution of 1917, was wounded in the Russian Civil War, then became a political prisoner, and briefly emigrated to Brasil during the 1920s. Young Banionis was raised with his elder sister during the years of Lithuanian independence before WWII.