Alojz Kramar (born 25 August 1933) is a Slovenian actor and director. He is best known for starring in numerous Slovenian films, television series, and theatre productions.
Kramar was born in the small town of Šoštanj in Slovenia, then part of Yugoslavia. He began his acting career in 1954 when he joined the Ljubljana Drama Theatre. He went on to become one of the leading actors in Slovenia. He made his film debut in 1967's The Valley of Peace, and has appeared in over two dozen films since then. His most notable films include The Family, The Secret, and Šanghaj Express.
Kramar was also a prolific stage actor, appearing in over a hundred productions in the Slovenian National Theatre and other theatres in Slovenia. His most famous roles include Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, Jaques in As You Like It, and Macbeth in Macbeth.
Kramar has also directed several films and television series. His first directing project was the TV series Murska Sobota in 1981. He has since directed several other television series and feature films. His most notable works include the feature films The Valley of Peace, The Year of the Tiger, and Šanghaj Express.
Kramar has been honored with several awards for his acting and directing work. He won the Best Actor award at the 1977 Yugoslav Film Festival for his performance in The Valley of Peace. He also won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2002 Slovenian Film Festival for his contributions to Slovenian cinema.
Kramar continues to work in the Slovenian film and theatre industry. He has appeared in several films and television series in recent years, and is currently working on a new feature film. He is also actively involved in teaching acting classes at the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television in Ljubljana.
Alojz Kramar is an icon of Slovenian cinema, having acted in and directed many of the country's most beloved films. His dedication to the art of acting and filmmaking has made him a beloved figure in his homeland.
