Antanas Šurna - Actor Profile

Antanas Šurna

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
27Total Films
8.6 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 27, 1940

About Antanas Šurna

Antanas Šurna (27 March 1939 – 19 May 2014) was a Lithuanian stage and movie actor. He has appeared in over 100 movies and 50 plays. He is thought to be one of the most successful actors in Lithuania. His career began during the late 1960s. He won many awards during his 40-year career. Šurna died suddenly from cardiac arrest in Vilnius, Lithuania, aged 75.

Antanas Šurna Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Antanas Šurna reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Antanas Šurna's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Antanas Šurna's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains State Border: Vol. 7. Salty Wind, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Antanas Šurna Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Antanas Šurna's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Antanas Šurna has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Fireheart: The Legend of Tadas Blinda Snegiriovas Average Similar →
2008 Defiance Orthodox Rabbi Hit Similar →
2000 Elze's Life - Flop Similar →
1990 Father Rotmistras Flop Similar →
1988 State Border: Vol. 7. Salty Wind - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Pirosmani, Pirosmani... Grigolas Flop Similar →
1986 Benjaminas Kordušas Benjaminas Kordušas Flop Similar →
1983 A Woman and Her Four Men Father Average Similar →
1982 Lumberjacks - Flop Similar →
1981 Journey to Paradise Žandaras Flop Similar →
1981 Raindrops Eduardas Tynupiartas Flop Similar →
1980 Matches From 9 to 9 Janulis Flop Similar →
1980 Little Sins Leonas Ulba Flop Similar →
1978 I'll Not Become a Gangster, Dear Dikas Deneveras Super Hit Similar →
1978 Music Mišelis Nolė Flop Similar →
1977 Walnut Bread Kaminskas Hit Similar →
1977 The Day of Retribution Mykolas Flop Similar →
1976 Lost Farmland Marius Nemunis („Raudonasis Marius“) Flop Similar →
1975 Smoke and Shorty - Flop Similar →
1975 Shattered Sky Steponas Kreivėnas Super Hit Similar →
1975 Incident with a Typesetter - Flop Similar →
1975 Fire Pogudalov Hit Similar →
1972 Northern Crusades Herkus Mantas (tėvas ir sūnus) Flop Similar →
1971 Wounds of Our Land Giedraitis Flop Similar →
1970 Men Summer Monk Super Hit Similar →
1969 Ave, Vita Einas Hit Similar →
1966 Nobody Wanted to Die - Flop Similar →

Antanas Šurna - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Antanas Šurna?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Antanas Šurna is "State Border: Vol. 7. Salty Wind" with a rating of 8.6/10.

How many movies has Antanas Šurna acted in?

Antanas Šurna has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Antanas Šurna?

Other notable films include "Men Summer", "Shattered Sky", and "I'll Not Become a Gangster, Dear".

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