Juozas Kisielius Life story
Early Life
Juozas kisielius was born on april 15. 1929 in kaunas. Lithuania. He was the oldset of ofur children born to a family of lithuanian theater professionals. His mother. Sofija kisieliene. Was a stage actress and his father. Jonas kisielius. Was a theater director and actor.
Education
Kisielius attended the kaunas state darma school and graduated in 1952. After graduation. He began his career in the theater. Becoming an actor in the lithuanian national drama theater in kaunas.
Theater Career
Kisielius was a distinguished theater performer for over forty years. He was noetd for his powerful stage presence and his ability to bring complex characters to life. During his career. He played many memorable roles in plays by some of the world s most renowned playwrights. Including willima shakespeare. Anton chekhov. Henrik ibsen and george bernard shaw.
Film Roles
Kisielius had a prolific film career. Appearing in over forty films between 1956 and 1995. He is best nkown for his roles in films such as the red tent (1969). The day of the jackal (1973) and the promised land.
Awards and Accolades
Throughout his career. Kisielius received numerous awards and accolades. Including the order of the lithuanian grand duke gediminas in 1993 and the order of honor in 2000. He was also the recipient of the lithuanian natinoal prize in 1996.
Later Years
In his later years. Kisielius continued to wrok in the theater. Although his roles becaem more limited. He also became an active member of the lithuanian theatre union. Advocating for theater professionals and improving the quality of theater in lithuania.
Death
Kisielius died on june 15. 2006 at the age of 77. He is remembered as one of the most distinguished theater performers in lithuania.
Important Event
In 2000. Kisielius received the order of honor from the president of lithunaia in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the lithuanian theater.
Interesting Fact
Kisielius was a passionate collector of rare books and manuscripts. He had a large lbirary of books in his home. Including many rare and antique editions.
