| Robert Ugrina | |
| Birth Name: | Robert Ugrina |
| Birth Date: | 1974 |
| Nationality: | Croatian |
| Occupation: | Actor |
Robert Ugrina (born 1974 in Zagreb) is a Croatian actor and comedian.
He is best known for his roles in the popular comedy series Bumerang (2005-2006), Zakon! (2009) and Ko te šiša (2016-2020). He has appeared in Sleep Sweet, My Darling, What Is a Man Without a Moustache? (both 2005), Metastases (2009), Josef (2011), Vegetarian Cannibal (2012) and Lavina (2017).[1]
He is also known for an extensive stage and voice-acting career.[2] He has provided voice-work for over a hundred animated feature films[3] [4] and Mr. Krabs in the Croatian-language version of SpongeBob SquarePants.[5]
He graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts of the University of Zagreb.[6]
He conceived his successful comedic career on television initially for his role as Drago in Bumerang (2005-2006). After that stint, he appeared as in the memorable supporting role of Medo Bruno on Bitange i princeze.[7]
His perhaps best-known role is the abused sidekick of Inspector Zdravko Maček (played by Stojan Matavulj) Mateo Ćirić in the controversial series Zakon! (2009) by Ivan Goran Vitez. While it was short-lived, the series has now garnered a cult following. From 2016 to 2020, he portrayed Joža, a lazy mechanic and husband of hairdresser Lili (played by Jadranka Đokić) in the commercially successful Aldo Tardozzi comedy Ko te šiša.[8] [9]
He also appeared in Zabranjena ljubav, Naša mala klinika, Bibin svijet, Stipe u gostima and Najbolje godine.
He has worked actively on film, performing as a leading man in Sleep Sweet, My Darling, Otac (both 2005) Metastases (2009) and Lavina (2017) and a character actor in What Is a Man Without a Moustache? (2005), Play Me a Love Song (2007), Will Not End Here (2008), Josef (2011) and Vegetarian Cannibal (2012).[10] Lavina, screened at the 2017 Pula Film Festival, seen Ugrina star in a leading female role and gained him a Golden Arena for Best Supporting Actress nomination.[11] [12]
Ugrina has starred in plays in various theatres in Zagreb, Split, Požega, Varaždin and Virovitica. He has starred in plays including Vjenčani list, Radio Tesla, Brak iz računa and Sve o muškarcima.
| Year | Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Zabranjena ljubav | Domagoj Nola | |
| 2005 | Odmori se, zaslužio si: Božićni specijal | Security Guard | |
| 2005 | Balkan Inc. | Brother II | |
| 2005-2006 | Bumerang | Drago | |
| 2007 | Bibin svijet | Robi | |
| 2007-2008 | Dobre namjere | Inspector | |
| 2007-2008 | Bitange i princeze | Medo Brundo | |
| 2008 | Zauvijek susjedi | Suhi Ivan | |
| 2009 | Stipe u gostima | Žac | |
| 2009 | Zakon! | Mateo Ćirić | |
| 2010 | Stipe u gostima | Joža | |
| 2011 | Najbolje godine | Hotel owner | |
| 2011 | Provodi i sprovodi | Briški | |
| 2011 | Stipe u gostima | Doorman | |
| 2013 | Odmori se, zaslužio si | Crni | |
| 2014-2015 | Kud puklo da puklo | Vjeko | |
| 2015 | Počivali u miru | Kićo | |
| 2015 | Crno-bijeli svijet | Pajzlek | |
| 2020 | Dar mar | Petar Brkljača |
| Year | Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sunčana strana subote | ||
| 1999 | Četverored | General Herenčić | |
| 2000 | Celestial Body | Croatian soldier | |
| 2001 | The Miroslav Holding Co. | Collector | |
| 2005 | Sleep Sweet, My Darling | Ladović #2 | |
| 2005 | What Is a Man Without a Moustache? | Miljenko | |
| 2005 | Otac | ||
| 2007 | Play Me a Love Song | Godfather | |
| 2008 | Will Not End Here | Police officer | |
| 2009 | Metastases | Kizo | |
| 2011 | Blurs | Tramvajac | |
| 2011 | Josef | Berket | |
| 2012 | Vegetarian Cannibal | Dr. Soldo | |
| 2012 | Zagorski specijalitet | Joža | |
| 2012 | Hives | Driver in the bus | |
| 2012 | Inspector Martin and the Gang of Snails | Franjo | |
| 2024 | The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (Čovjek koji nije mogao šutjeti) |