Quick Facts
Born:
1924-04-28
Birthplace:
Kaunas, Lithuania
Credits:
77 Total Roles
Donatas Banionis
Acting
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Biography
Donatas Banionis (28 April 1924 – 4 September 2014) was a Lithuanian actor. He is best known for his performance in the lead role of Tarkovsky's Solaris as Kris Kelvin. He was born in Kaunas, Lithuania.
Known For
Solaris
Kris Kelvin
Beware of the Car!
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The Red Tent
Adalberto Mariano
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda
Kris Kelvin (archive footage)
King Lear
Albany
Fireheart: The Legend of Tadas Blinda
Murovjovas
Nobody Wanted to Die
Vaitkus
Goya: Or the Hard Way to Enlightenment
Goya
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda MOVIE | Kris Kelvin (archive footage) |
| 2013 | The Silent Lithuanian Revolution MOVIE | Donatas Banionis |
| 2012 | Sacrifices of Andrei Tarkovsky MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Fireheart: The Legend of Tadas Blinda MOVIE | Murovjovas |
| 2007 | Revisiting Solaris MOVIE | Chris Kelvin |
| 2006 | Anastasia MOVIE | Doctor's father |
| 2005 | Meeting MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Tale of Saint Olga MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun MOVIE | Sveneld |
| 2004 | The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin TV | Nero Wolfe |