Arben Bajraktaraj (born 29 January 1973) is a Kosovan-born French actor. Bajraktaraj has starred in numerous French films but also in roles in international movies, such as ''

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'' and ''

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''. He has frequently portrayed crime syndicate operatives in films like '' Taken'' and ''Verso''. He is also well-known for his role as the

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in the ''

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'' films. He has worked throughout his career with numerous film directors such as

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and

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Early life

Arben Bajraktaraj was born in

Isniq Isniq (Serbian: Istinić/Истинић) is a settlement north of Deçan in Western Kosovo about 45 miles (or 72 km) west of Pristina. The village is based on the plains of Dukagjini at the foot of the Accursed Mountains next to the Deçani' ...

on 29 January 1973. He completed primary school at Liria Primary School (now

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Primary School) in Isniq. During his childhood and early adolescence, while herding cattle in the mountains of his homeland, he became interested in literature as inspired by Kângë Kreshnikësh from the natural beauties of the mountains. He finished high school in

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, where he received his first lessons in theater. He continued his education in Paris at Acting International, with Professor Robert Cordier.

Partial filmography

*'' Glowing Eyes'' (2002) *''

'' (2004) – Thaki *''Au bout du quai'' (2004) – Ibrahim *''

Sky Fighters ''Les Chevaliers du ciel'' (''Sky Fighters'') is a 2005 French film directed by Gérard Pirès about two air force pilots preventing a terrorist attack on the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. It is based on ''Tanguy et Laverdure'', a comics se ...

'' (2005) – Fredericks *''

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'' (2007) – Antonin Dolohov (Death Eater) *'' Les bleus: premiers pas dans la police'' (1 episode, 2007) – Akim Tasko *''

'' (2007) – Technician *'' Taken'' (2008) – Marko *''Les Insoumis'' (2008) – Marinescu *''Flics'' (1 episode, 2008) – Vlad *''

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'' (2009) – Darko *''Verso'' (2009) – Besim *'' Of Gods and Men'' (2010) – Ouvrier croate 2 *''

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'' (2010) – M. Starzynski *''

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'' (2010) – Antonin Dolohov (Death Eater) *''

Polisse ''Polisse'' (released at some film festivals as ''Poliss'', ) is a 2011 French crime drama film written, directed by and starring Maïwenn. It also stars Joeystarr, Karin Viard, Marina Foïs, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Emmanuelle Bercot and Riccardo S ...

'' (2011) – Yougo échappé *'' Welcome to Hoxford: The Fan Film'' (2011, short) – Warden Gordon Barken *''Le Jour de la grenouille'' (2011) – L'homme d'un soir *''To Redemption'' (2012) – Valmir *''Man on Asphalt'' (2012) *''

The Woman Who Brushed Off Her Tears ''The Woman Who Brushed Off Her Tears'' is a multilingual film directed by Teona Strugar Mitevska and produced by Labina Mitevska, Danijel Hocevar, Marcel Lenz, Sébastien Delloye, Diana Elbaum. The film premiered during Panorama section of the 2 ...

'' (2012) – Lucien *''Mains armées'' (2012) – Gustav Alana 'Coach' *''

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'' (2012) – Associé Lolita Club *''L'homme qui rit'' (2012) – Hardquanone *''La Cité rose'' (2012) – Gitan *''La mante religieuse'' (2012) – Stan *'' Joséphine'' (2013) – Le forain *''The Hero'' (2014) – Hero *''

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'' (2015 TV series) – Gabor Rajevski *'' Missions'' (2017 TV series) – Soviet cosmonaut

Vladimir Komarov Vladimir Mikhaylovich Komarov ( rus, Влади́мир Миха́йлович Комаро́в, p=vlɐˈdʲimʲɪr mʲɪˈxajləvʲɪtɕ kəmɐˈrof; 16 March 1927 – 24 April 1967) was a Soviet test pilot, aerospace engineer, and cosmonaut. ...

*''

Nicky Larson et le parfum de Cupidon ''Nicky Larson et le parfum de Cupidon'' (; ; also known as ''City Hunter'') is a 2018 French action comedy film directed by Philippe Lacheau who also co-wrote the screenplay with Julien Arruti and Pierre Lacheau. It is an adaptation of the Japane ...

'' (2019) — Black Gloves *''

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'' (2020 TV series) - Dardan Berisha

References

External links

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Personal website
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