Irfan Mensur
Biography
Irfan Mensur, born Irfan Kurić on January 19, 1952, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hercegovina, is a Serbian theatre, television, and film actor of Bosnian descent. He lives and plays roles in Serbia. During the 2000s, he took one of the main roles in the Serbian television serial Jelena, which was filmed in the production of Serbian RTV BK Telecom. In December 2010, he and Serbian actress Srna Lango enrolled in the reality show Parovi on the Serbian television station Happy TV. His known film and television credits include Vuk Karadzic, Tesna koza, and Deti zla, and he has a total of 65 known acting credits.
Career overview
Irfan Mensur is a Serbian theatre, television, and film actor of Bosnian descent. Born as Irfan Kuric on January 19, 1952, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hercegovina, he has established his career working in Serbia. His acting credits span numerous film and television productions throughout his career.
Among his noted acting credits are appearances in the television and film projects Vuk Karadzic, Tesna koza, and Deti zla. During the 2000s, he also took on a main role in the Serbian television serial Jelena, which was filmed in the production of Serbian RTV BK Telecom. In addition to his scripted television and film work, he participated in the reality show Parovi on the Serbian television station Happy TV in December 2010 alongside Srna Lango.
Mensur maintains his professional base in Serbia, where he has lived and performed roles for decades. His acting career encompasses a broad range of credits across various media, reflecting his enduring presence in Serbian performing arts.
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Full Filmography
65 titles- Time of Death (2024) as Profesor Zarija
- Rebel with a Cause: Nikola Stojanović (1942-2021) (2024) as Himself
- Children of Evil (2023) as Papić
- The Call (2023) as Aničin otac
- Alexandar of Yugoslavia (2021) as Jovan Cvijić
- Professor Miskovic's Notebook (2021) as Hari Vilson
- Undergods (2021) as Engineer Van Thump
- What's This Country Called Now? (2020) as Gavrilo Princip
- Friday the 13th II (2019) as Đavo
- To Kuyumba (2016) as Života
- Newcomer (2015) as Old Man
- For the King and Fatherland (2015) as Vlatko Maček
- Laush (2014) as Himself
- Flat Hill (2013) as Dr. Vlatko Maček
- The Kingdom of Serbia (2008)
- Sheitan Warrior (2006) as Veliki vezir
- Mathilde (2006)
- A View from the Eiffel Tower (2005) as Marijanin ljubavnik
- Jelena (2004) as Ratko Milijaš
- Scaffold (2004) as Vozar
- She Likes Red Star (2001) as Mirjanin očuh
- Sky Hook (2000) as Zuka
- A Girl with the Lamp (1992) as Boža Pavlović
- Happy Hell Night (1991) as Young Father Cane
- The Pillow of My Grave (1991) as Konte Jovan Vojnović
- Battle of Kosovo (1989) as Makarije
- Mrs. Stremnicka (1989) as Dr. Mortensgor
- Maternal Half-Brothers (1988) as Ustaša
- The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway (1988)
- The Other Man (1988) as Porter
- Vuk Karadžić (1987) as Lukijan Mušicki
- Escape from Sobibor (1987) as Kalimali
- Wrong Assessment (1987) as Vojislav Vučković
- King of Endings (1987) as Branko Kralj
- Milan - The Gift (1987) as Jovan Cvijić, naučnik
- Evening Bells (1986) as Milutin
- Boiling (1986) as Mustafa Golubić 'Mujko'
- Six Days in June (1985) as Rajkov šef
- Stories from the Factory (1985) as Perica Štrbac
- Hallo, Taxi (1983) as Jung
- The Timok Rebellion (1983) as Nikola Pašić
- Tight Skin (1982) as Profesor 'Japanac'
- Scent of Quinces (1982) as Ibrahim
- Sunday Lunch (1982) as Dr Petar
- Red Queen (1981) as Petar Kojić
- A Great Guy at Heart (1981) as Vladimir Pešić
- National Class Category Up to 785ccm (1979) as Simke
- Chains (1979) as Dragutin
- Thought (1978) as Aleksej Savelov
- Breakdown (1978) as Doktor
- Cross of Iron (1977) as Partizan Soldier (uncredited)
- The Autograph (1977) as Mensur
- The Love Life of Budimir Trajković (1977) as Budimir Trajković (voice)
- The Dog Who Loved Trains (1977) as Mladić
- Vlajko's Secret (1976) as Nikodije
- First Garrison (1976)
- The Beach Guard in Winter (1976) as Dragan Pašanović
- The Kitchen (1976) as Kevin, novi kuvar
- Jovča (1976) as Mladen, sluga
- Sons (1975) as Dragan
- Down with Weapons (1975) as Mornarički vojnik František Koucki 'Franc'
- The Day That Shook the World (1975) as Gavrilo Princip
- Do You Know Pavle Pleso? (1975) as Dušan Nikolić (voice) (uncredited)
- Svetozar Markovic as Laza Kostić
- The Children of Kozara
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Irfan Mensur best known for?
Irfan Mensur is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Children of Evil (2023), Happy Hell Night (1991), Battle of Kosovo (1989), Vuk Karadžić (1987).
When and where was Irfan Mensur born?
Irfan Mensur was born on January 19, 1952 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hercegovina.
How many credits does Irfan Mensur have?
Irfan Mensur has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2024.
What is Irfan Mensur's background in cinema and television?
Irfan Mensur, born Irfan Kurić on January 19, 1952, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hercegovina, is a Serbian theatre, television, and film actor of Bosnian descent. He lives and plays roles in Serbia. During the 2000s, he took one of the main roles in the Serbian television serial Jelena, which was filmed in the production of...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Vuk Karadžić (1987) as Lukijan Mušicki — aged about 35
- Children of Evil (2023) as Papić — aged about 71
- Escape from Sobibor (1987) as Kalimali — aged about 35
- Cross of Iron (1977) as Partizan Soldier (uncredited) — aged about 25
- Battle of Kosovo (1989) as Makarije — aged about 37
- National Class Category Up to 785ccm (1979) as Simke — aged about 27
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