Željko Ivanek
Birth Place: Ljubljana, SLOVENIA
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Movies
The Soldier
[ 1982 ] Bombmaker, Cleaning Lady
[ 1982 ] Bombmaker, Cleaning Lady
Tex
[ 1982 ] Hitchhiker
[ 1982 ] Hitchhiker
The Sender
[ 1982 ] The Sender
[ 1982 ] The Sender
Mass Appeal
[ 1984 ] Mark Dolson
[ 1984 ] Mark Dolson
Rachel River
[ 1987 ] Momo
[ 1987 ] Momo
Artificial Paradise
[ 1990 ] Willy
[ 1990 ] Willy
School Ties
[ 1992 ] Mr. Cleary
[ 1992 ] Mr. Cleary
Courage Under Fire
[ 1996 ] Banacek
[ 1996 ] Banacek
Infinity
[ 1996 ] Bill Price
[ 1996 ] Bill Price
White Squall
[ 1996 ] Sanders
[ 1996 ] Sanders
The Associate
[ 1996 ] SEC Agent Thompkins
[ 1996 ] SEC Agent Thompkins
Donnie Brasco
[ 1997 ] Tim Curley Zeljko Ivanek
[ 1997 ] Tim Curley Zeljko Ivanek
Julian Po
[ 1997 ] Tom Potter
[ 1997 ] Tom Potter
A Civil Action
[ 1998 ] Bill Crowley
[ 1998 ] Bill Crowley
Nowhere to Go
[ 1998 ] Principal Jack Walker
[ 1998 ] Principal Jack Walker
Snow Falling on Cedars
[ 1999 ] Dr. Whitman
[ 1999 ] Dr. Whitman
Dancer in the Dark
[ 2000 ] District Attorney
[ 2000 ] District Attorney
Hannibal
[ 2001 ] Dr. Cordell Doemling
[ 2001 ] Dr. Cordell Doemling
Black Hawk Down
[ 2001 ] Harrell
[ 2001 ] Harrell
Unfaithful
[ 2002 ] Det. Dean
[ 2002 ] Det. Dean
Dogville
[ 2003 ] Ben
[ 2003 ] Ben
The Manchurian Candidate
[ 2004 ] Vaughn Utly
[ 2004 ] Vaughn Utly
Manderlay
[ 2005 ] Dr. Hector
[ 2005 ] Dr. Hector
The Hoax
[ 2006 ] Ralph Graves
[ 2006 ] Ralph Graves
Live Free or Die Hard
[ 2007 ] Molina
[ 2007 ] Molina
In Bruges
[ 2008 ] Canadian Guy
[ 2008 ] Canadian Guy
Tower Heist
[ 2011 ] Director Mazin
[ 2011 ] Director Mazin
The Bourne Legacy
[ 2012 ] Dr. Donald Foite
[ 2012 ] Dr. Donald Foite
The Words
[ 2012 ] Joseph Cutler
[ 2012 ] Joseph Cutler
Seven Psychopaths
[ 2012 ] Paulo
[ 2012 ] Paulo
Argo
[ 2012 ] Robert Pender
[ 2012 ] Robert Pender
Legends
[ 2014 ] The Founding Father
[ 2014 ] The Founding Father
X-Men: Apocalypse
[ 2016 ] Pentagon Scientist
[ 2016 ] Pentagon Scientist
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
[ 2017 ] Desk Sergeant
[ 2017 ] Desk Sergeant
The Courier
[ 2020 ] McCone
[ 2020 ] McCone
The Last Duel
[ 2021 ] Le Coq
[ 2021 ] Le Coq
TV Shows
12 Monkeys
Leland Goines
Leland Goines
Big Love
JJ
JJ
Damages
Ray Fiske
Ray Fiske
Homicide: Life on the Street
ASA Ed Danvers
ASA Ed Danvers
Law & Order
ASA Ed Danvers, Richard Kaplan, Phillip Swann
ASA Ed Danvers, Richard Kaplan, Phillip Swann
Madam Secretary
Russell Jackson
Russell Jackson
Oz
Governor James Devlin
Governor James Devlin
Revolution
Dr. Calvin Horn
Dr. Calvin Horn
Suits
Eric Woodall
Eric Woodall
The Edge of Night
Sammy Wheaton
Sammy Wheaton
The Event
Blake Sterling
Blake Sterling
The Mentalist
Dr. Linus Wagner
Dr. Linus Wagner
The Mob Doctor
Dr. Stafford White
Dr. Stafford White
The Practice
Matthew Davies
Matthew Davies
True Blood
Magister
Magister
Law & Order
[ 1993-2024 ] Charles Banks
[ 1993-2024 ] Charles Banks
Law & Order
[ 1990-2025 ] Charles BanksRichard KaplanASA Ed DanversPhillip Swann
[ 1990-2025 ] Charles BanksRichard KaplanASA Ed DanversPhillip Swann
The Walking Dead: Dead City
[ 2023-2025 ] The Croat
[ 2023-2025 ] The Croat
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Zeljko Ivanek, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Zeljko Ivanek, Two Shakespearean Actors
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Zeljko Ivanek, Brighton Beach Memoirs
Videos
News
Review: A Blistering, Searing No-Holds-Barred Thriller Takes Center Stage with Martin Mcdonagh’s THE PILLOWMAN at Jobsite Theater
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 14, 2025
This evening, or rather last evening, during their “Final Preview,” I was once again regaled to my seat with baited breath as I waited for the lights to fall on McDonagh’s masterpiece and, forthrightly, my favorite play, The Pillowman.
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 14, 2025
This evening, or rather last evening, during their “Final Preview,” I was once again regaled to my seat with baited breath as I waited for the lights to fall on McDonagh’s masterpiece and, forthrightly, my favorite play, The Pillowman.
THE PILLOWMAN Comes to The Straz This Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025
Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman is on stage through April 6 at the Straz Center, where Jobsite is resident theater company. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025
Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman is on stage through April 6 at the Straz Center, where Jobsite is resident theater company. Learn more about the show here!
L.A. Theatre Works Releases Four Audio Plays By Tennessee Willams
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024
L.A. Theatre Works has announced the availability of four audio theater productions of classic plays by Tennessee Williams.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024
L.A. Theatre Works has announced the availability of four audio theater productions of classic plays by Tennessee Williams.
Video: Jeff Goldblum Recalls Meeting Ariana Grande During Broadway's THE PILLOWMAN
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024
In a new interview on The Tonight Show, Jeff Goldblum shared the first time he met his Wicked co-star Ariana Grande years ago during his run in the 2005 production of Martin McDonagh's play The Pillowman. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024
In a new interview on The Tonight Show, Jeff Goldblum shared the first time he met his Wicked co-star Ariana Grande years ago during his run in the 2005 production of Martin McDonagh's play The Pillowman. Watch the interview now!
Broadway Casting Director Mark B Simon Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023
According to various sources, casting director Mark B Simon, known for his work on the original productions of Parade, The Last 5 Years, and many more, has passed away.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023
According to various sources, casting director Mark B Simon, known for his work on the original productions of Parade, The Last 5 Years, and many more, has passed away.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of HANGMEN
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2022
Martin McDonagh's Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning comedy Hangmen opened just last night at Broadway's Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2022
Martin McDonagh's Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning comedy Hangmen opened just last night at Broadway's Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!
Kevin Kilner and Kathleen Chalfant Announced as Upcoming Guests for KEEN AFTER HOURS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2020
Today Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced additional guests for the highly popular FREE event, Keen After Hours. Kevin Kilner will be featured on November 16th followed by Kathleen Chalfant on November 23rd.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2020
Today Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced additional guests for the highly popular FREE event, Keen After Hours. Kevin Kilner will be featured on November 16th followed by Kathleen Chalfant on November 23rd.
Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz, Andrew Lippa, and More Attend CELEBRATING THEATREWORKS AT 50
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2019
Stars of stage and screen, playwrights, composers, and supporters of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley came together Saturday, November 2, 2019 to celebrate the acclaimed regional theatre at And the Tony Award Goes To…Celebrating TheatreWorks at 50, a once-in-a-lifetime event honoring the company's half-century and its 2019 Regional Theatre Tony® Award. Some 480 guests attended this extraordinary event which raised nearly $800,000 for TheatreWorks marking it the most attended and most successful fundraiser in the company's history. Guests appropriately gathered in the heart of Silicon Valley at Mountain View's Computer History Museum for cocktails, dinner, and a lively auction, then proceeded to the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, where a stellar array of TheatreWorks alumni returned to pay tribute to its history through words and music.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2019
Stars of stage and screen, playwrights, composers, and supporters of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley came together Saturday, November 2, 2019 to celebrate the acclaimed regional theatre at And the Tony Award Goes To…Celebrating TheatreWorks at 50, a once-in-a-lifetime event honoring the company's half-century and its 2019 Regional Theatre Tony® Award. Some 480 guests attended this extraordinary event which raised nearly $800,000 for TheatreWorks marking it the most attended and most successful fundraiser in the company's history. Guests appropriately gathered in the heart of Silicon Valley at Mountain View's Computer History Museum for cocktails, dinner, and a lively auction, then proceeded to the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, where a stellar array of TheatreWorks alumni returned to pay tribute to its history through words and music.
A Celebration Of E. Katherine Kerr Announced At Playwrights Horizons
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2019
Friends, colleagues, and students of the highly regarded and much loved actor, teacher, writer, and director E. Katherine Kerr will gather on Monday, September 30, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at Playwrights Horizons Peter Jay Sharp Theater to celebrate her life.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2019
Friends, colleagues, and students of the highly regarded and much loved actor, teacher, writer, and director E. Katherine Kerr will gather on Monday, September 30, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at Playwrights Horizons Peter Jay Sharp Theater to celebrate her life.
BWW Interview: Director Leslie Martinson of THE 39 STEPS at TheatreWorks Finds the Comedic Rhythms in a 'Nutball Farce' and Shares Her Insights as a Casting Director
by Jim Munson - Aug 23, 2019
Director Leslie Martinson of THE 39 STEPS at TheatreWorks talks about finding the comedic rhythms in a 'nutball farce' and shares her experiences as a casting director. Martinson has been a TheatreWorks mainstay for decades, starting as an usher while she was still in school, then working as an actor before becoming a director and casting director. She left her staff position 18 months ago to go freelance, but has since directed two shows at TheatreWorks so still maintains a close working relationship with the Tony-winning company.
by Jim Munson - Aug 23, 2019
Director Leslie Martinson of THE 39 STEPS at TheatreWorks talks about finding the comedic rhythms in a 'nutball farce' and shares her experiences as a casting director. Martinson has been a TheatreWorks mainstay for decades, starting as an usher while she was still in school, then working as an actor before becoming a director and casting director. She left her staff position 18 months ago to go freelance, but has since directed two shows at TheatreWorks so still maintains a close working relationship with the Tony-winning company.
Photo Flash: Opening Night of Stephen Belber's JOAN Starring Johanna Day
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2019
Two-time Tony Award nominee Johanna Day (Sweat, Proof) takes on the title role in the world premiere Stephen Belber's JOAN, running January 19 through February 16 at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Avenue). Brooklyn-based theatre company Colt Coeur presents this poignant and probing play about the life of a contemporary American woman, with direction by Adrienne Campbell-Holt (Primary Stages' Downstairs, Colt Coeur's Zurich). Previews begin Saturday, January 19 with official opening set for Sunday, January 27. General admission tickets are priced at $25 and are available at here.org or by calling (212) 352-3101.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2019
Two-time Tony Award nominee Johanna Day (Sweat, Proof) takes on the title role in the world premiere Stephen Belber's JOAN, running January 19 through February 16 at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Avenue). Brooklyn-based theatre company Colt Coeur presents this poignant and probing play about the life of a contemporary American woman, with direction by Adrienne Campbell-Holt (Primary Stages' Downstairs, Colt Coeur's Zurich). Previews begin Saturday, January 19 with official opening set for Sunday, January 27. General admission tickets are priced at $25 and are available at here.org or by calling (212) 352-3101.
Photo Flash: Capital Stage Presents the Sacramento Premiere of SLOWGIRL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2019
Capital Stage presents the Sacramento Premiere of Slowgirl by Greg Pierce . This is be Jennifer King's Capital Stage Directing debut. It will be the third production of Capital Stage's 2018/19 Season: #SearchingForAmerica. Performances will run from January 23 - February 24, 2019 with a Press Opening on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 8:00 pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2019
Capital Stage presents the Sacramento Premiere of Slowgirl by Greg Pierce . This is be Jennifer King's Capital Stage Directing debut. It will be the third production of Capital Stage's 2018/19 Season: #SearchingForAmerica. Performances will run from January 23 - February 24, 2019 with a Press Opening on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 8:00 pm.
LAMDA Launches West Coast Patrons Program
by Julie Musbach - Oct 12, 2018
On Wednesday October 10, LAMDA Alumnus John Lithgow and LAMDA Chair The Rt Hon Shaun Woodward launched the American Friends of LAMDA (AFLAMDA) West Coast Program at the drama school's annual US showcase in West Hollywood. LAMDA is committed to selecting the most talented students, regardless of background or financial circumstance. Patrons will join the program for $1500 or $2500 a year, with their support contributing to LAMDA's Scholarship Fund to assist American students.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 12, 2018
On Wednesday October 10, LAMDA Alumnus John Lithgow and LAMDA Chair The Rt Hon Shaun Woodward launched the American Friends of LAMDA (AFLAMDA) West Coast Program at the drama school's annual US showcase in West Hollywood. LAMDA is committed to selecting the most talented students, regardless of background or financial circumstance. Patrons will join the program for $1500 or $2500 a year, with their support contributing to LAMDA's Scholarship Fund to assist American students.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the 2018 Tribeca TV Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2018
The Tribeca TV Festival presents the trailer for the 2018 festival. The Tribeca TV Festival's lineup includes recently announced additions to its 2018 line-up. The Festival will celebrate 10 years of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City with a one-time-only conversation for fans between Executive Producers Andy Cohen and Lisa Shannon along with cast members Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, and Tinsley Mortimer. The program will also expand with the 5th season premiere of FOX's Empire, followed by a conversation with star Jussie Smollett. The Tribeca TV Festival will take place September 20-23 at Spring Studios in New York City.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2018
The Tribeca TV Festival presents the trailer for the 2018 festival. The Tribeca TV Festival's lineup includes recently announced additions to its 2018 line-up. The Festival will celebrate 10 years of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City with a one-time-only conversation for fans between Executive Producers Andy Cohen and Lisa Shannon along with cast members Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, and Tinsley Mortimer. The program will also expand with the 5th season premiere of FOX's Empire, followed by a conversation with star Jussie Smollett. The Tribeca TV Festival will take place September 20-23 at Spring Studios in New York City.
The Tribeca TV Festival Adds RHONY Event, EMPIRE Premiere, Laverne Cox, Mira Sorvino, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2018
The Tribeca TV Festival is bringing fans even more special moments with new additions to its 2018 line-up. The Festival will celebrate 10 years of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City with a one-time-only conversation for fans between Executive Producers Andy Cohen and Lisa Shannon along with cast members Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, and Tinsley Mortimer. The program will also expand with the 5th season premiere of FOX's Empire, followed by a conversation with star Jussie Smollett. The Tribeca TV Festival will take place September 20-23 at Spring Studios in New York City.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2018
The Tribeca TV Festival is bringing fans even more special moments with new additions to its 2018 line-up. The Festival will celebrate 10 years of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City with a one-time-only conversation for fans between Executive Producers Andy Cohen and Lisa Shannon along with cast members Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, and Tinsley Mortimer. The program will also expand with the 5th season premiere of FOX's Empire, followed by a conversation with star Jussie Smollett. The Tribeca TV Festival will take place September 20-23 at Spring Studios in New York City.
American Political Drama Series 'Madam Secretary' to Premiere on WE tv Starting 3/7 at 7PM
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 21, 2018
American Political Drama Series 'Madam Secretary' to Premiere on WE tv Starting Wednesday, March 7 at 7PM
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 21, 2018
American Political Drama Series 'Madam Secretary' to Premiere on WE tv Starting Wednesday, March 7 at 7PM
Photo Coverage: Anna Chlumsky, Adam Pally & More Celebrate Opening Night of Second Stage's CARDINAL
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 31, 2018
Second Stage Theatre just celebrated opening night of the world premiere production of Greg Pierce's play, Cardinal, directed by Kate Whoriskey. Cardinal features Becky Ann Baker ('Girls') as Nancy Prenchel, Anna Chlumsky ('Veep') as Lydia Lensky, Alex Hurt (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) as Nat Prenchel, Adam Pally ('Happy Endings') as Jeff Torm, Stephen Park(Aubergine) as Li-Wei Chen, and Eugene Young (Geek!) as Jason Chen.
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 31, 2018
Second Stage Theatre just celebrated opening night of the world premiere production of Greg Pierce's play, Cardinal, directed by Kate Whoriskey. Cardinal features Becky Ann Baker ('Girls') as Nancy Prenchel, Anna Chlumsky ('Veep') as Lydia Lensky, Alex Hurt (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) as Nat Prenchel, Adam Pally ('Happy Endings') as Jeff Torm, Stephen Park(Aubergine) as Li-Wei Chen, and Eugene Young (Geek!) as Jason Chen.
Zeljko Ivanek Joins Cast of Acting Company Reading
by Julie Musbach - Jan 25, 2018
The Acting Company presents two one-night-only salon readings of new works from Tom Fontana and David Manis at New York's Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street). On Monday, January 29, Fontana's Screenplay By Stalin following two writers commissioned by Stalin to write of his biopic will be read. Pretending to Be Danish, Manis's collection of short plays about performing Shakespeare (directed by Richard Hamburger), will be read on Monday, February 12. Zeljko Ivanek will be joining the cast of the first Monday night reading on Jan 29.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 25, 2018
The Acting Company presents two one-night-only salon readings of new works from Tom Fontana and David Manis at New York's Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street). On Monday, January 29, Fontana's Screenplay By Stalin following two writers commissioned by Stalin to write of his biopic will be read. Pretending to Be Danish, Manis's collection of short plays about performing Shakespeare (directed by Richard Hamburger), will be read on Monday, February 12. Zeljko Ivanek will be joining the cast of the first Monday night reading on Jan 29.
Tony Winner Sara Ramirez Joins Cast of CBS's MADAM SECRETARY
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 24, 2017
CBS announced today that Sara Ramirez has joined the cast of MADAM SECRETARY as a series regular. Ramirez will be introduced in the episode to air Sunday, Nov. 19 (10:30-11:30 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 24, 2017
CBS announced today that Sara Ramirez has joined the cast of MADAM SECRETARY as a series regular. Ramirez will be introduced in the episode to air Sunday, Nov. 19 (10:30-11:30 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for Second Stage's A PARALLELOGRAM
by Walter McBride - Aug 3, 2017
Second Stage Theater presents The New York premiere production of Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award and Olivier Award winner Bruce Norris' play, A Parallelogram, directed by current Tony nominee Michael Greif. A Parallelogram opened yesterday, August 2nd, at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rdStreet), and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the red carpet below!
by Walter McBride - Aug 3, 2017
Second Stage Theater presents The New York premiere production of Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award and Olivier Award winner Bruce Norris' play, A Parallelogram, directed by current Tony nominee Michael Greif. A Parallelogram opened yesterday, August 2nd, at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rdStreet), and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the red carpet below!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Željko Ivanek been in?
Željko Ivanek has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Željko Ivanek been in?
Željko Ivanek has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Željko Ivanek been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Two Shakespearean Actors and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs.
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