Florian Pittiș
Romanian actor and director in theater
Born
1943
82 years ago
Died
August 5th, 2007
17 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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