Željko Ivanek Biography
Željko Ivanek is a prominent Slovenian-American actor born in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is well known for his work in film, television, and theatre. He has received a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Drama Desk Award, and three Tony Award nominations.
Ivanek’s film honors include The Manchurian Candidate (2004), Courage Under Fire (1996), Donnie Brasco (1997), Hannibal, Black Hawk Down (both 2001), and Unfaithful (2002).
10 Quick Facts About Željko Ivanek
Here is a list of 10 facts about Ivanek
- Name: Željko Ivanek
- Age: 67 Years Old
- Birthday: August 15
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m)
- Nationality: Slovenian-American
- Occupation: Actor
- Marital Status: Not Known
- Salary: Not Available
- Net worth: $4 million
Željko Ivanek Age
Ivanek is 67 years old. He was born on August 15, 1957, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He celebrates his birthday on August 15 every year and his birth sign is Leo.
Željko Ivanek Height
Željko Ivanek stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m) tall.
Željko Ivanek Weight
Ivanek has a moderate weight. However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Early Life and Education
Ivanek was born on August 15, 1957, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to the family of Ferdo Ivanek, originally from Varaždin, Croatia, and Vojka nee Šimić. In 1960, Ivanek, his mother, and his younger brother, Ivan, immigrated to Palo Alto, California, where his father was working as a research assistant at the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. His mother also worked at Stanford University as a project manager.
After a two-year stay, in 1962, the family moved back to Slovenia for five years and then returned to Palo Alto in 1967. Ivanek attended Ellwood P. Cubberley High School in Palo Alto, where he was active in the theater program. He graduated from high school in 1975 and went on to attend Yale University, where he majored in theater. He graduated from Yale in 1978 and then attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment
Ivanek rose to fame when he had recurring roles on popular television shows. From 1992 to 1993, he played Dr. Mark Devanow on the sitcom Mad About You. He also appeared in recurring roles on the soap opera Santa Barbara and the cop drama Reasonable Doubts. In 1997, Ivanek had his breakthrough role in the film Donnie Brasco, in which he played Dominick “Sonny Black” Napolitano, a powerful mob boss.
Major Achievements and Contributions
- 2018 Winner Gold Derby Film Award. Ensemble Cast. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
- 2013 Nominee Gold Derby Film Award. Ensemble Cast. Argo.
- 2010 Nominee Gold Derby TV Award. Drama Supporting Actor of the Decade. Damages.
- 2009 Nominee Gold Derby TV Award. Drama Guest Actor. House.
Personal Life
Željko Ivanek Family, Parents
Ivanek was born and raised by his father, Ferdo Ivanek in Ljubljana, Slovenia. In 1960, Željko, his mother, and younger brother, Ivan, immigrated to Palo Alto, California, where his father was studying for his Ph.D. in electrical engineering at Stanford University.
Željko Ivanek Siblings
Ivanek spent his childhood alongside his younger brother Ivan.
Željko Ivanek Wife
Ivanek is currently dating Greg Pierce. He is said to be a homosexual. Željko had no other relationships that we know of.
Željko Ivanek Net Worth
Željko Ivanek’s net worth is estimated at $4 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor. Through his various sources of income, Ivanek has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Željko Ivanek
Here are some interesting facts you should know about Ivanek.
Željko Ivanek Bio.
- Full Names: Željko Šimić-Ivanek
- Popular As: Ivanek
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor
- Nationality: Slovenian-American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 67 Years Old
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: August 15, 1957
- Place of Birth: Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Birthday: August 15
Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m)
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Bald
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Chest Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Biceps Size: Not Available
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Ferdo Ivanek
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Not Known
- Wife/Spouse: Not Known
- Children: Not Available
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million
- Salary: Not Available
- Source of Income: Actor
The X-Files
Ivanek starred as Roland Fuller / Dr. Arthur Grable in The X-Files. The X-Files was an American science fiction drama television series created by Chris Carter. The original series broadcasted from September 1993 to May 2002 on Fox, spanning nine seasons, with 202 episodes.
The Walking Dead
Ivanek has starred as “The Croat” on AMC’s The Walking Dead: Dead City since 2023,
Contacts
- Youtube
- Website
- Tiktok
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