Mihailo ‘Misa’ Janketic was an American actor best known for his roles in Sivi dom, Porodicno blago, and Wintering in Jakobsfeld. Born on May 24, 1938, in Novi Sad, Serbia, Yugoslavia, he had a significant impact on Serbian theater and film until his passing on May 15, 2019.
Personal and Family Life
Mihailo ‘Misa’ Janketic was married to Svjetlana Knezevic in 1972, and they had four children together. He was also a father to the actor Marko Janketic. Besides acting, he served as a professor of acting at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad, influencing many aspiring actors throughout his career.
Awards and Recognition
In December 2003, Janketic received the Life Achievement Award “Dobricin prsten” for his outstanding performances in Serbian theaters. He was honored again in August 2014 with the “Pavle Vuisic” Life Achievement Award for his contributions to Serbian cinema. His dedication to the arts left a lasting legacy in the Serbian cultural scene.
Death and Legacy
Mihailo ‘Misa’ Janketic passed away from natural causes on May 15, 2019, in Belgrade, Serbia. His work in film and theater has inspired many and his awards demonstrate the high regard in which he was held. Janketic’s legacy continues to influence the next generations of actors in Serbia.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
Sex – partijski neprijatelj br. 1
1990-07-16
Zdravko
Crna Zorica
2012-02-08
kmet Janko
Kako sam sistematski uništen od idiota
1983-07-05
Govornik
Beogradska deca
1976-06-02
Kako su se voleli Romeo i Julija
1966-12-26
Zoran Kostić
Ubistvo na svirep i podmukao način i iz niskih pobuda
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