Mira Furlan Wiki Biography
A leading actress of theatre, film and TV in the former Yugoslavia, Mira Furlan emigrated to the U.S. with her husband, Goran Gajic, in November 1991, due to the intolerable political circumstances in her homeland. Ms. Furlan starred in the Warner Brothers TV-series Babylon 5 (1994) as “Ambassador Delenn” (Sci-Fi Universe Award for Best Supporting…
| Full Name | Mira Furlan |
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
| Date Of Birth | September 7, 1955 |
| Place Of Birth | Zagreb, Croatia, Yugoslavia |
| Height | 5′ 6″ (1.68 m) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Education | Academy of Dramatic Art, University of Zagreb |
| Spouse | Goran Gajić |
| Children | Marko Lav Gajić |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001245 |
| Awards | Golden Arena for Best Actress |
| Music Groups | The Be Five |
| Nominations | Golden Orange Award for Best Actress (National) |
| Movies | The Beauty of Vice, When Father Was Away on Business, Cirkus Columbia, Twice Born, Three for Happiness, Babylon 5: In the Beginning, Babylon 5: The Gathering, Babylon 5: Thirdspace, The Tour, My Antonia, In the Jaws of Life, Dear Video, Seaburners, Bunker Palace Hôtel, Take a Deep Breath, A Film wi… |
| TV Shows | Najbolje godine, Lost, Vratice se rode, Babylon 5, Smogovci, Putovanje u Vucjak, Lantern City, Nepokoreni grad, Velo misto, Turneja, Sarajevske price, Drugarica ministarka, Stefica Cvek u raljama zivota, Tudjinac, Kiklop |
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| 1 | In those moments when I entered the stage, trembling with stage fright and excitement, under those spotlights, I felt that I’d found the one thing that I wanted to do in my life. Nothing could match that flow of adrenaline. |
| 2 | Ambassador Delenn is an extraordinary character. She combines so many different traits. She’s tough, but vulnerable… She’s strong, but feminine… She’s a pacifist, but can be militaristic… She has depth and spirituality, but can be funny and light at times… So yes, I think she’s a great role model – not only for women – but for everyone. |
| 3 | Babylon 5 is definitely not a fantasy. It is a show that constantly refers to sociological, political, and psychological facts of our present life, and it is that which makes it so valuable, I think. |
| Fact | |
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| 1 | While filming the Babylon 5 episode Atonement, had such a severe reaction to the dry ice being used that her stand-in had to be employed for several shots in which Delenn was then shot from behind. |
| 2 | Ranked #1 in Croatian Internet T portal Magazine’s “Top 15 Most Beautiful Croatian Female Actresses of All time” list. (March, 2011). |
| 3 | Because of the prosthetic makeup she wore on her upper brow while playing “Delenn” on Babylon 5 (1994), she cannot have her picture taken using flash photography, because her eyes tear up. |
| 4 | Graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. |
| 5 | 1985 – President of the Jury, Valencia Film Festival. |
| 6 | Ranked #9 in Croatian-based monthly film magazine “Hollywood” in «Best Croatian Female Movie Stars of All Time» list. (November 2005) |
| 7 | She occasionally writes a column for Croatian magazine Feral Tribune. |
| 8 | 1986 – Zlatna Arena (Golden Arena), Pula – Best Actress for the role of “Jaglika” in “Lepota poroka” (“The Beauty of Vice”) |
| 9 | 1982 – Zlatna Arena (Golden Arena), Pula – Best Supporting Actress for the role of “Enka” in “Kiklop” (“Cyclops”) |
| 10 | 1979 – Theatre Critics Award – Best Actress for the role of “Petruniella” in the Croatian National Theatre’s production of Drzic’s “Dundo Maroje |
| 11 | 1978 – Theatre Critics Award – Best Actress for the role of “Mrs Elliot” in the ITD Theatre’s (Zagreb) production of Whitehead’s “Alpha-Beta”. |
| 12 | After an exile of some eleven years, she returned to the stage in Croatia to perform the title role in Euripides “Medea” during the summers of 2002 and 2003 with Rade Sebedzija’s Ulysses Theatre Company on the island of Mali Brijuni |
| 13 | 1997 – Sci-Fi Universe Readers Choice Awards, for best supporting actress in a genre television series, telefilm or miniseries – for the role of “Delenn” on Babylon 5. |
| 14 | 1996 – Sci-Fi Universe Readers Choice Awards, for best supporting actress in a genre television series, telefilm or miniseries – for the role of “Delenn” on Babylon 5. |
| 15 | 1995 Dramalogue Theater Award, Los Angeles – Best Actress – “Antigone” |
| 16 | 1990 – “Dubravko Dujsin” Theater Award – for the role of “Natalya Petrovna” in the Croatian National Theatre production of Turgenev’s “A Month in the Country”. |
| 17 | Son born 15 December 1998, in Los Angeles, named Marko Lav Gajic |
| 18 | Described as Yugoslavia’s answer to Meryl Streep. |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiba | 2016 | Short completed | Hiba |
| Space Command | 2016 | post-production | Evelyn ‘Vonn’ Odara |
| Vere i zavere | 2016 | TV Series | Lizaveta Rudic |
| Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End | 2016 | Video Game | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Just Add Magic | 2016 | TV Series | The Traveler |
| Surviving Me: The Nine Circles of Sophie | 2015 | Jacqueline Slateman | |
| Für immer | 2014 | Mother of David | |
| Lantern City | 2014 | TV Series | Martha Grey (2014) |
| America, venim | 2014 | Maia | |
| Kumun Tadi | 2014 | Denise | |
| With Mom | 2013 | Jasna | |
| Payday 2 | 2013 | Video Game | The Butcher (voice) |
| Twice Born | 2012 | Velida | |
| Do Not Forget Me Istanbul | 2011 | ||
| Turneja | 2011 | TV Series | Sonja |
| Najbolje godine | 2010 | TV Series | Violeta |
| Law & Order: LA | 2010 | TV Series | Maria Olsen |
| Cirkus Columbia | 2010 | Lucija | |
| Ostavljeni | 2010 | Cica | |
| Lost | 2004-2010 | TV Series | Danielle Rousseau |
| NCIS | 2009 | TV Series | Dina Risi |
| Turneja | 2008 | Sonja | |
| Vratice se rode | 2008 | TV Series | Jagoda |
| Night Stalker | 2006 | TV Series | Marlene Shields |
| Disi duboko | 2004 | Lila | |
| Sheena | 2001 | TV Series | Yoka Laneesh |
| Stahlkammer Zürich | 2001 | TV Series | Nina Loncar |
| Babylon 5 | 1994-1998 | TV Series | Delenn Ambassador Delenn |
| Babylon 5: Thirdspace | 1998 | TV Movie | Delenn |
| Babylon 5: In the Beginning | 1998 | TV Movie | Delenn |
| Spider-Man | 1997 | TV Series | Silver Sable |
| Black Kites | 1996 | Short | Narrator / Voiceover |
| My Antonia | 1995 | TV Movie | Mrs. Shimerda |
| Babylon 5: The Gathering | 1993 | TV Movie | Delenn |
| Video jela, zelen bor | 1991 | TV Movie | Jovanka |
| Bolji zivot | 1990-1991 | TV Series | Finka Pasalic |
| Sarajevske price | 1991 | TV Series | Milena Gazivoda |
| Stela | 1990 | Lucija | |
| Tudjinac | 1990 | TV Mini-Series | Andelija (1990) |
| Gluvi barut | 1990 | Janja | |
| Poltron | 1989 | Milena Krtalic | |
| Drugarica ministarka | 1989 | TV Series | Zdenka |
| Bunker Palace Hôtel | 1989 | ||
| Bolji zivot | 1989 | Finka Pasalic | |
| Smogovci | 1982-1989 | TV Series | Mira |
| Sever i jug | 1988 | TV Movie | Beti |
| Spijun na stiklama | 1988 | Vesna Logan | |
| Braca po materi | 1988 | Vranka | |
| El camino del sur | 1988 | Bessi | |
| Dom Bergmanovih | 1988 | TV Movie | Laura |
| Vuk Karadzic | 1987-1988 | TV Series | Petrija |
| Za sada bez dobrog naslova | 1988 | Glumica | |
| Osudjeni | 1987 | Mira | |
| Ljubezni Blanke Kolak | 1987 | Blanka | |
| Putovanje u Vucjak | 1986-1987 | TV Series | Eva Horvatek |
| Od zlata jabuka | 1986 | Mirjana | |
| Spadijer-jedan zivot | 1986 | Zdravka | |
| Lepota poroka | 1986 | Jaglika | |
| To nije moj zivot, to je samo privremeno | 1985 | TV Movie | |
| Za srecu je potrebno troje | 1985 | Zdenka Robic | |
| Obisk | 1985 | Short | |
| Otac na sluzbenom putu | 1985 | Ankica Vidmar | |
| Cao inspektore | 1985 | Ruza | |
| Horvatov izbor | 1985 | Eva Horvatek | |
| Stefica Cvek u raljama zivota | 1984 | TV Mini-Series | |
| Zadarski memento | 1984 | Karmela | |
| U raljama zivota | 1984 | Marijana | |
| Djecak i zec | 1983 | TV Movie | |
| Pismo – Glava | 1983 | Finka | |
| Kiklop | 1983 | TV Series | Enka |
| Prestrojavanje | 1983 | TV Movie | |
| Dundo Maroje | 1983 | TV Movie | Petrunjela |
| Kiklop | 1982 | Enka | |
| Nepokoreni grad | 1982 | TV Series | Zdenka |
| Rano sazrijevanje Marka Kovaca | 1981 | TV Movie | |
| Velo misto | 1980-1981 | TV Series | Kate |
| Put u Kumrovec | 1980 | TV Movie | |
| Ljubica | 1979 | TV Movie | |
| Novinar | 1979 | Vera | |
| Istarska rapsodija | 1978 | TV Movie | Kate |
| Prijedi rijeku ako mozes | 1977 | TV Movie | Julija |
| Njih troje | 1976 | TV Movie | |
| Knez | 1975 | TV Movie | Seoska djevojka |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kako je snimljen film ‘Turneja’ | 2009 | TV Movie documentary | Herself (interviewed) |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Diklic | 2010 | Documentary | Herself (uncredited) |
| Lost: Destiny Calls | 2009 | TV Movie | Danielle Rousseau (uncredited) |
| Lost: The Answers | 2007 | TV Movie documentary | Danielle Rousseau |
| Lost: Revelation | 2006 | TV Movie | Danielle Rousseau |
| Lost: The Journey | 2005 | TV Movie | Danielle Rousseau |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Universe Reader’s Choice Award | Sci-Fi Universe Magazine, USA | Best Supporting Actress in a Genre TV Series | Babylon 5 (1994) |
| 1986 | Golden Arena | Pula Film Festival of Yugoslavian Films | Best Actress | Lepota poroka (1986) |
| 1982 | Golden Arena | Pula Film Festival of Yugoslavian Films | Best Supporting Actress | Kiklop (1982) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Syndicated Series | Babylon 5 (1994) |