Vanja Janketić - Actor Profile

Vanja Janketić

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
1Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 23, 1950
Birth Place: Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia

About Vanja Janketić

He was born on December 23, 1950 in Belgrade. He led around a hundred shows and acted in about forty of them. He was an actor in the Yugoslav Drama Theater, leading shows and occasionally performing in them in the Zvezdara Theater and the Atelier 212. He joined the Yugoslav Drama Theater on a permanent basis on June 1, 1979, before performing in the play "Happy Days or Tarelkin's Death" directed by Branko Pleše. He performed around 1800 shows of Dušan Kovačević's in the Zvezdara Theater. He acted in the plays "Claustrophobic Comedy" in 1987 and 2015, "The Professional," "Rabelaisian Tragedy," "General Rehearsal of Suicide," "Dr. Shuster," "Lari Thompson: Tragedy of a Youth," and "Life in Tight Shoes." He retired on December 27, 2013, and passed away on April 3, 2022 from lung cancer. His last show that he directed and acted in was "Claustrophobic Comedy" on March 27, 2022, a few days before his death.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vanja Janketić reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Vanja Janketić's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vanja Janketić remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Professional, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Vanja Janketić Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Vanja Janketić's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vanja Janketić.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 The Professional Ludak Super Hit Similar →

Vanja Janketić - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Vanja Janketić?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vanja Janketić is "The Professional" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Vanja Janketić acted in?

Vanja Janketić has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.