There are many Romanians that have starred in Hollywood movies. You have probably seen Marcel Iures and Maia Morgestern in several Hollywood blockbusters. However, did you know that some well-known actors have Romanian roots? Here is a list of 15 Hollywood actors with Romanian roots.
- Sebastian Stan
He was born on August 13, 1982, in Constanta city, Romania. Now he is one of the most famous actors. He moved to Vienna, Austria with his mother, a pianist when he was eight and then to New York when he was twelve. He starred in movie such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Ant-Man, The Martian, Captain America: Super Soldier, Captain America: First Avenger, Gossip Girl, Hot Tub Machine and the Avengers.
- Winona Ryder
Winona Ryderโsย full name is Winona Laura Horowitz.ย Her Romanian origins come from his fatherโs side. His Jewish family emigrated from Russia and Romania to the US. The actress is known for playing in several successful movies such as Beetlejuice, The Age of Innocence, Heathers.
- Lauren Bacall
She was born in New York. Her family came from Poland, France, Romania, and Germany. The actress was married to Humphrey Bogart and has received an Oscar for her role in the movie โ The mirror has two faces.โ
- Natalie Portman
She was born in Israel, however, her great grandmother from her fatherโs side was born in Romania. Reportedly, her great-grandmother was a spy for the British during World War II.
The actress is well known for playing in movies such as Closer, The Black Swan and V for Vendetta.
- Rosemary Harris
She was born in 1927 in the UK. She is mostly known for playing the role of Peter Parkerโs grandmother in Spiderman. Harrisโ grandmother comes from a family of boyars from the region of Muntenia, Romania.
- Nadia Gray
She was born in Bucharest in 1923.ย Her father emigrated from Russia to Romania. Her mother is Romanian. During World War II the actress was forced to leave Romania. She is well known for playing in movies such as Dolce Vita by Federico Fellini.
- Dustin Hoffman
His parents were Jewish who fled Romania in 1937. He once statedย โย I am a Romanian Jew!โ. He is well known for playing in movies such as Tootsie, Rain man and Kramer versus Kramer.
- Harvey Keitel
He was born in a family of actors who originated from Poland and Romania. His mother was born in the city of Braila, Romania.
He is known for playing in movies such as Reservoir Dogs, Taxi Driver and Thelma and Louise.
- Edward G. Robinson
This actor is well known for playing gangster roles in 1940โs movies. He was born in Bucharest and in 1903 he emigrated to the US.
- Johhny Weissmuller
He is well known for playing the first Tarzan role. He was born in Timisoara city, Romania in 1904.
- Bella Lugosi
You might know him for playing count Dracula in the first Dracula movie. He was born in the town of Lugoj, Romania.
- Elsa Pataki
Her mother is Romanian and the actress is also able to speak fluently both Spanish and Romanian.
- Julianna Marguiles
Her grandparents were born in Romania and they emigrated to the US at the beginning of the 20th century.
- Barbara Bach
She played the Bond girl in the movie โThe spy who loved meโ and she was married to Ringo Starr. Her grandmother is Romanian.
- Sylvia Sydney
She played in many Hollywood movies together with Spencer Tracy, Gary Cooper, and Humphrey Bogart. Her mother was born in Bacau city, Romania.
Bonus 3 more actors from our readers
Fran Drescher
Fran Drescher is well known for her role in the sitcome The Nanny. Her great grandmother, Yetta was born in Focsani, Romania.
Stan Lee
Stan Lee is an American comic-book writer, publisher and media producer. His parents were Romanian-born Jewish immigrants.
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