Lazar Ristovski is a retired Serbian actor, director, producer and writer. He is famous for his roles in several films such as jazor (1986) and Tacosekali Ocelik (1988), including famous films such as underground (1995) and casino royale (2006).
Throughout his career, he performed approximately 4,000 times on stage and appeared in more than 90 films and more than 30 TV series, often in leading roles.
In addition to his entertainment career, Ristovski briefly served as a member of the Serbian National Assembly from August 1, 2022, until his resignation on August 9, 2022.
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- Full name: Lazar “Lazar” Ristovsky
- Stage name: Lazar Ristovsky
- Date of birth: October 26, 1952
- Age: 72 years old
- Place of birth: Ravnocero, Republic of Serbia, Yugoslavia People’s Republic
- Nationality: Serbian
- Occupation: Retired Serbian actor, director, producer and writer
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parents: Pesida Ristovski and Petar Ristovski
- Siblings: Jovan Ristovski
- Spouse: Danica Ristovski (M, 1980–2022)
- Girlfriend: Anika Razic
- Children: Jovan and Petar
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
early life and education
Lazar “Laza” Ristovski was born on October 26, 1952 in the village of Ravno, Serbian Republic of Yugoslavia. He is the son of Persida and Petar Ristovski and has a sibling named Jovan.
Ristovski graduated from Sombol Teachers’ College and later completed his studies at the Belgrade Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he received a degree in acting. He is of Serbian origin, but his religious beliefs are not publicly known.
Profession
Lazar Ristovski is a well-known Serbian actor, director, producer and writer who is internationally recognized for his contribution to Serbian cinema and beyond.
In 1999, he directed the film white suitFilms for which he directed, wrote, starred and produced were showcased during Critics’ Week at the Cannes Film Festival.
The film is also Serbia’s entry for the 72nd Academy Awards. Ristovsky, whose career spans numerous prestigious roles and accolades, is the owner of Zillion Films.
Ristovsky has appeared in numerous films, including a brief role in the 2006 James Bond film casino royale and a noteworthy part from the 2004 film king of thieves There he played Caruso.
He played Đorđe in the 2009 award-winning film st george shooting dragon. His international film career includes roles in independent films along the roadside and november man (2014), in which he played Russian President-elect Arkady Fedorov.
He also appeared in films outside Serbia, such as second wife and distance. In 2016, Ristovsky starred in and produced Train Driver’s Diarywhich is Serbia’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards. The film won three prestigious awards at the 2017 Prague Independent Film Festival, including Best Actor for Ristovsky.
In addition to his film work, Ristovsky is a prolific writer and has published four books: bello delo (white suit), Kako Sam Dobio Oscar (How I won an Oscar), Prices in Jednostavne (simple story), and Ulichna College (street academy). As a filmmaker, his work also includes organizing the Rav Nosello Film Festival, which took place for the first time in June 2017.
Ristovsky had an illustrious career, making some 4,000 stage appearances and starring in more than 90 films and more than 30 TV series, mostly in leading roles. From August 1, 2022, he briefly served as a member of the National Assembly of Serbia until his resignation on August 9, 2022.
social media
- Instagram account: @lazar.ristovski
- Twitter account: @Lazar_Ristovski
personal life
Lazar Ristovski is a Serbian actor and director who was married to Danica Ristovski and has two children: Jovan and Petar.
After his marriage, he began a relationship with the young actress Anica Lazić, which attracted public attention due to the 39-year age difference.
film chronology
- underground (1995)
- white suit (1999)
- Train Driver’s Diary (2016)
- casino royale (2006)
- november man (2014)
- dream team (2021)
- salgia (2024)
net worth
Serbian actor and film producer Lazar Ristovski has an estimated net worth as of 2024 between $1 million and $5 million.
His wealth comes primarily from his extensive career in film and theater, starring in over 90 films and directing several notable projects, including award-winning films such as white suit and Train Driver’s Diary.
