Boris Dvornik

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Boris Dvornik (born April 16, 1939 in Split) is a Croatian actor.

Born in the family of carpenter, Boris Dvornik discovered acting talent in early age, while performing in children's plays. After studying to become electrician, he began to pursue full-time acting career. He studied in National Acting School in Novi Sad, Serbia and later enrolled at Drama Arts Academy of University of Zagreb.

As a freshman, he was cast in the starring role of 1960 Holocaust drama Deveti krug. A year later, he showed his versatility by appearing in popular comedy Martin u oblacima. This established Boris Dvornik as big star of former Yugoslav cinema, comparable to Ljubiša Samardžić, Milena Dravić and Velimir "Bata" Živojinović (with whom he later developed close friendship).

Zenith of Boris Dvornik's popularity came in 1970s with the role of Roko Prč in cult series Naše malo misto. In 1980s, after receiving status of one of the most renowned and prolific actors of former Yugoslavia, Boris Dvornik mostly worked in Croatian National Theatre in his native city of Split.

Through the years Boris Dvornik developed close friendship with Antun Vrdoljak. He talked him into getting involved in politics and on 1992 elections Boris Dvornik, as candidate of HDZ, was elected in Split constituency. He soon realised that he hadn't got taste for politics and resigned his seat one month later.

In more recent years, Dvornik's career was affected by aftermath of stroke and alcoholism, which manifested in series of incidents, the most notorious being assault on poll observer during 2005 presidential elections.

Boris Dvornik's two sons - Dino Dvornik and Dean Dvornik - are renowned pop musicians.