Florian Pittiș

Romanian actor and director in theater

Florian Pittiș - Romanian actor and director in theater
Born

1943
82 years ago

Died

August 5th, 2007
18 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Romania

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An actor, singer, director, and producer, widely recognized in Romanian theater. Contributed to the artistic landscape through performances and productions. Renowned for directing and acting in numerous theatrical works and for musical performances on radio and television. Held a prominent role in shaping Romanian performance art during the late 20th century.

Directed acclaimed theater productions

Starred in popular television shows

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