Damir Andrei
Biography
Damir Andrei is a director and actor born in Zagreb, Croatia on January 1, 1955. He moved to Montreal with his parents in 1963 at the age of eight, initially speaking neither English nor French. He is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada in acting, having been inspired by the work of Douglas Rain. Andrei has worked as a director at the now defunct Phoenix Theatre of Montreal, where he directed Sexual Perversity in Chicago, and at Montreal's Centaur Theatre, where his directing credits include Bordertown Café, The Main, Playboy of the West Indies, and The Freidman Family Fortune. Additionally, he has worked at the Blyth Festival, Canadian Stage, and the National Arts Centre. His directing style is described as unobtrusive and text-driven. His acting filmography includes appearances in Slings and Arrows, Kravaťáci, and Queer as Folk.
Career overview
Damir Andrei is a director and actor born in Zagreb, Croatia. He moved to Montreal with his parents in 1963 at the age of eight, arriving without speaking English or French. He graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in acting, finding inspiration in the work of Douglas Rain.
As a director, Andrei frequently worked at the now defunct Phoenix Theatre of Montreal, where his credits included directing the play Sexual Perversity in Chicago. Much of his directing work has taken place at Montreal's Centaur Theatre, with productions such as Bordertown Café, The Main, Playboy of the West Indies, and The Freidman Family Fortune. In addition to these venues, he has also worked at the Blyth Festival, Canadian Stage, and the National Arts Centre. His directorial style is characterized as unobtrusive and text-driven.
In addition to his stage work, Andrei has built a screen acting career. His acting credits include appearances in the productions Slings and Arrows, Kravaťáci, and Queer as Folk. He has accumulated numerous known credits across his career in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Shazam! (2019) as Charlie Beck
- Conviction (2016) as Provost David Chambers
- Schitt's Creek (2015) as Judge
- A Christmas Horror Story (2015) as Principal Herod
- The Strain (2014) as Alexei Fet
- Suits (2011) as Judge Steiner
- Covert Affairs (2010) as Senator Douglas Kelly
- Casino Jack (2010) as Manny Rouvelas
- The Listener (2009) as Thomas Vaughan
- Jumper (2008) as Psychologist
- Talk to Me (2007) as Fred De Cordova
- Still Small Voices (2007) as Bud Atherton
- Solar Attack (2006) as Russian President Yuri Ilyushin
- Niagara Motel (2006) as Boris
- Playing House (2006) as John
- A Different Loyalty (2004) as Aleksi
- Lives of the Saints (2004) as Older Artist
- Mayday (2003) as Captain Lutz
- Slings & Arrows (2003)
- The Pentagon Papers (2003) as Leonard Boudin
- Monk (2002) as Father Hatcher
- Rollerball (2002) as Serbo-Croatian Sports Announcer
- Mutant X (2001) as Thom Reilly
- The Miracle Worker (2000) as Dr. Anagnos
- Switching Goals (1999) as Arden
- My Own Country (1998)
- Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story (1998)
- Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Tom Payne
- ...First Do No Harm (1997)
- What Happened to Bobby Earl? (1997) as Simon
- Peacekeepers (1997) as Zarcovitch
- Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants (1997) as Friar Sarpi
- Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996) as Miguel Richler
- We the Jury (1996)
- The Conspiracy of Fear (1996) as Lepree
- The Great Defender (1995)
- Visitors of the Night (1995) as Stranger 1
- Soft Deceit (1995) as Robert Reeves
- And Then There Was One (1994) as Dr. Goodman
- The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story (1994) as Investigative Reporter (as Damir Andre)
- M. Butterfly (1993) as Intelligence Officer #2
- F/X2 (1991) as Defense Attorney
- Grand Larceny (1991)
- Man Descending (1990) as Howard
- Passion and Paradise (1989) as Marc Sorel
- Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics (1989) as Harry
- The Morning Man (1989) as Hardway
- Dead Ringers (1988) as Birchall
- The Child Saver (1988) as Sal Migdantono
- Martha, Ruth & Edie (1988) as Jim
- The Lawrenceville Stories (1987) as Al
- Ford: The Man and the Machine (1987) as Horace Dodge
- Shades of Love: The Rose Cafe (1987) as Mike
- Apology (1986) as Audiologist
- Lucretia (1986)
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Winters
- Evergreen (1985) as Trooper #2
- One Magic Christmas (1985) as Bank Manager
- Murder in Space (1985) as Col. Alexander Kalsinov
- The Execution of Raymond Graham (1985) as Assistant Warden Hoffman
- Sonatine (1984)
- American Playhouse (1982) as Al
- Visiting Hours (1982) as Paramedic
- Happy Birthday to Me (1981) as Junior Surgeon
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What movies or TV shows is Damir Andrei best known for?
Damir Andrei is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shazam! (2019), Schitt's Creek (2015), A Christmas Horror Story (2015), The Strain (2014).
When and where was Damir Andrei born?
Damir Andrei was born on January 1, 1955 in Zagreb, Croatia.
How many credits does Damir Andrei have?
Damir Andrei has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2019.
What is Damir Andrei's background in cinema and television?
Damir Andrei is a director and actor born in Zagreb, Croatia on January 1, 1955. He moved to Montreal with his parents in 1963 at the age of eight, initially speaking neither English nor French. He is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada in acting, having been inspired by the work of Douglas Rain. Andrei...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Suits (2011) as Judge Steiner — aged about 56
- Mayday (2003) as Captain Lutz — aged about 48
- Monk (2002) as Father Hatcher — aged about 47
- Schitt's Creek (2015) as Judge — aged about 60
- The Strain (2014) as Alexei Fet — aged about 59
- The Miracle Worker (2000) as Dr. Anagnos — aged about 45
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