- Born
- Died
- Nicknames
- Životinja
- Bata
- Bata Životinja
- Height6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
- Velimir 'Bata' Živojinović was a Serbian and Yugoslav actor regarded as one of the most prominent performers in the region’s film history. Over a long career he appeared in a vast number of films and television projects, earning recognition for memorable roles in war dramas, action films and character-driven stories. His work became a defining part of Yugoslav popular culture, and audience appeal came from his combination of intensity, charisma and naturalistic acting style. He collaborated with leading directors of his era and took part in productions that reached both regional and international audiences. His screen presence and extensive body of work established him as a landmark figure in cinema from the former Yugoslavia.
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- SpouseJulijana 'Lula' Živojinović(1960 - May 22, 2016) (his death, 2 children)
- ChildrenMiljko ŽivojinovićJelena Živojinović
- ParentsDragoljub ŽivojinovićTiosava Živojinović
- RelativesStanka Živojinović(Sibling)Nada Živojinović(Sibling)
- Most popular foreign actor in China, mostly thanks to his appearance in Walter Defends Sarajevo (1972). Every New Years' Eve this film can be seen on Chinese TV.
- In 1990 elected for Serbian Parlament.
- Ranked #6 in Serbian newspapers "Vecernje novosti" in «Best Serbian Actors & Actresses of XX Century» list. (December 2000).
- On August 1993, he received Life Achievement Award "Slavica" for his roles in Yugoslav cinematography.
- In addition to his native Serbian, he has acted in Croatian, Macedonian, Slovenian, Romani, Albanian, German, English, French, Italian and Russian.
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