Mircea Diaconu
Born on Sat, December 24, 1949
Mircea Diaconu's journey in the world of acting began in the Romanian countryside, specifically in Vlădești, Argeș County. After completing his secondary education in Câmpulung in 1967, he pursued higher education at the esteemed Caragiale Academy of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in Bucharest. He successfully graduated in 1971, marking the official commencement of his professional career in the performing arts.
Even before receiving his formal diploma, Diaconu had already stepped onto the stage, securing his first theatrical role in 1970. This debut took place at the renowned Bulandra Theater, where he participated in a production of Truman Capote's "The Grass Harp." This early experience served as a vital stepping stone, providing him with invaluable practical training and exposure to the world of professional acting.
Diaconu's transition to the silver screen occurred shortly after his graduation, making his cinematic debut in Dan Pița's film "Nunta de piatră" in 1972. This initial foray into cinema proved successful, leading him to collaborate with Pița again in the 1975 film "Filip cel Bun." These early cinematic experiences solidified his position as a promising actor, opening doors to further opportunities in the world of Romanian cinema.
Throughout his career, Mircea Diaconu has collaborated with a diverse range of talented directors, further enriching his artistic portfolio. His collaborations include Alexandru Tatos, with whom he worked on films like "Mere roșii," "Secvențe," and "Secretul armei secrete." He also worked with Virgil Calotescu on "Buletin de București" and "Căsătorie cu repetiție", Nae Caranfil for "Asfalt Tango" and "Filantropica" and Cătălin Mitulescu on "The Way I Spent the End of the World". Over his prolific career, he has showcased his talent in more than sixty different film productions.
Diaconu's association with the director Lucian Pintilie was particularly significant, encompassing both film and theater projects. They collaborated on the film "De ce trag clopotele, Mitică?" and on theatrical productions such as Gogol's "The Government Inspector" at Bulandra Theater and Shakespeare's "As You Like It" at Nottara Theater. Liviu Ciulei played a key role in his career, offering him a position at the Bulandra Theater in 1972, where he remained for a decade before joining Nottara.
His theatrical endeavors included roles in productions such as "Twelfth Night" and "The Tempest," both directed by Ciulei, and "Răceala" directed by Dan Micu, all at the Bulandra Theater. Later, at Nottara, he performed in plays like "The Forest," "Ultimul bal," and "Într-o dimineață." In 2004, Diaconu assumed the role of director at Nottara Theater, a position he held until his resignation in 2011, adding another dimension to his already accomplished career in the performing arts.
Reach for the Sky
as Mircea
In-laws
as Ştefan Vrânceanu
Before the Silence
as Pvt. Dumitru
The Computer Testifies
as V. Vișan
The House Between the Fields
as Ilarie
