Ljubiša Samardžić
Known for Acting
Ljubiša Samardžić (1936-2017), sometimes referred to as Smoki or Smoki Samardi, was a Serbian actor and director. Nowadays he is perhaps best known as Šurda in the Yugoslav TV series 'Vruć Vetar'. Born to the family of a coal miner, his acting talent was discovered very early and he won a scholarship with respected director Bojan Stupica. After graduating from the Belgrade Drama Arts Academy, he obtained a role in Igre na skelama (1961). Samardžić was a member of the Central Committee of Yugoslav Communist Party in late 1980s.
Filmography
The Battle of Neretva
1969
as Novak
Walter Defends Sarajevo
1972
as Zis
The Battle of Sutjeska
1973
as Stanojlo
Hey Babu Riba
1985
as Glenov otac
Wheels
1998
as Vlasnik hotela
Kozara
1962
as Mitar
Life Is Beautiful
1985
as Valentino
Eagles Fly Early
1966
as Nikoletina Bursać
Special Education
1977
as Cane
Sky Hook
2000
Director
Sky Hook
2000
Producer
A Night at My Mother's House
1991
as Sreten
A Night at My Mother's House
1991
Producer
Massacre at Noon
1975
as Kosta
The Love Life of Budimir Trajković
1977
as Vojislav Trajković
Migrations II
1989
as Trifun Isaković
Operation Belgrade
1968
as Jasa (voice) (uncredited)
Zarki
1970
as Janoš
Yu
2003
Boško Buha
1978
as Milun