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Željko Ivanek is credited as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. Željko Ivanek was born in Ljubljana, Slovenia on August 15, 1957. The age as of 2026 is 69. Schooling on record includes Ellwood P. Cubberley High School and Yale University. Listed accolades include Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (1982) and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2008).
My Take
Željko Ivanek is a masterclass in why character actors deserve the spotlight. A Slovenian immigrant who trained at Yale, conquered Broadway, and won an Emmy plus Tony nominations, he changes the molecular density of any scene the instant he enters it. His coiled, precise menace in Damages is some of the finest supporting work I have ever watched. I am drawn to performers who command attention without ever needing to be the lead, and Ivanek is the platonic ideal of that breed. When his name appears in the credits, I trust the production a little more.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Željko Ivanek
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリコ・イヴァネク
- Reading
- じぇりこ・いゔぁねく
- Born
- August 15, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Ellwood P. Cubberley High School
- University
- Yale University
Awards & achievements
- 1982 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
- 2008 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Damages | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Željko Ivanek born?
Born August 15, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Željko Ivanek from?
Željko Ivanek is from Ljubljana, Slovenia.
What does Željko Ivanek do?
Željko Ivanek works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
What is Željko Ivanek known for?
Notable works include Damages.
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