Description: (Soviet and Lithuanian Actor and Theatre Director)
Donatas Banionis, a versatile Soviet and Lithuanian actor, made significant contributions to both stage and film. Known for over 80 credited roles, he gained acclaim for portraying Kris Kelvin in Tarkovsky's Solaris. Banionis demonstrated his talent in multiple languages through collaborations on international productions like Goya or the Hard Way to Enlightenment and Beethoven - Tage aus einem Leben. A respected figure in the theatre realm, he captivated audiences with his stage performances, earning a devoted following across the former Soviet Union.