Ivica Vidović (10 May 1939 – 18 April 2011) was a Croatian actor who appeared in many classic Yugoslav films from the 1960s until his death in 2011. Following his screen debut in 1962 film ''Rana jesen'', Vidović appeared in many films gradually developing screen personality of a quiet, soft-spoken and mild-mannered intellectual often at odds with primitive and violent surrounding. This image served him very well both in serious dramas and comedies. To the international audience, Vidović is arguably best known for the role of Soviet ice skater in 1971 cult film '' WR: Mysteries of the Organism''. Across the former Yugoslavia, Vidović's best role was for the 1970 cult mini-series ''Naše malo misto''. In later years, Vidović starred in ''

Naša mala klinika Naša mala klinika (Our Little Clinic) was a Slovenian comedy series broadcast by Pop TV respectively, between 2004 and 2007. Seven seasons were broadcast. The series was written by Marko Pokorn, Rok Vilčnik and Branko Đurić "Đuro", who also ...

'', a Croatian sitcom aired on Nova TV. Vidović was married three times, two times with his screen partners. At first, he was married to Zdenka Anušić. With his second wife,

Mirjana Majurec Mirjana Majurec (23 August 1952 – 2 April 2022) was a Croatian actress. Life and career Mirjana was born on 23 August 1952 and graduated from the Zagreb Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1976. She devoted more than thirty years to work in the Gavel ...

, from whom he divorced, he had one child. His third wife was the Serbian actress Gordana Gadžić, with whom he had two children.

Filmography

*'' W.R.: Mysteries of the Organism'' (1971) *''

The Rat Savior ''The Rat Saviour'' ( hr, Izbavitelj) is a 1976 Croatian fantasy horror film directed by Krsto Papić. It was released in 1976, but won Best Film at the 1980 Paris Festival and 1982 Fantasporto. The film was selected as the Yugoslav entry for th ...

'' (1976) *''

How the War Started on My Island ''How the War Started on My Island'' ( hr, Kako je počeo rat na mom otoku) is a 1996 Croatian black comedy film directed by Vinko Brešan and starring Vlatko Dulić, Ljubomir Kerekeš, Ivan Brkić, Predrag Vušović, Ivica Vidović, Božid ...

'' (1996) *''

Lapitch the Little Shoemaker ''Lapitch the Little Shoemaker'' ( hr, Čudnovate zgode šegrta Hlapića) is a 1997 animation, animated feature that was originally released by Croatia Film. Produced on vintage (design), vintage cel equipment during the early 1990s, this was the ...

'' (1997; voice) *''

Marshal Tito's Spirit ''Marshal Tito's Spirit'' ( hr, Maršal) is a 1999 Croatian film directed by Vinko Brešan. It was Croatia's submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. Synopsis ...

'' (1999) *''

Fine Dead Girls ''Fine Dead Girls'' ( hr, Fine mrtve djevojke; also distributed internationally as ''Nice Dead Girls'') is a 2002 Croatian drama film that premiered in July 2002, at the Pula Film Festival. The film has been named one of the best Croatian films s ...

'' (2002) *''

The Society of Jesus ''The Society of Jesus'' ( hr, Družba Isusova) is a 2004 Croatian drama film directed by Silvije Petranović, starring Leona Paraminski and Milan Pleština. The screenplay, written by Petranović, is based on 's 1969 novel of the same name. Cas ...

'' (2004) *'' What Is a Man Without a Moustache?'' (2005) *'' Gdje pingvini lete'' (2008)

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