Ion Caramitru, a renowned Romanian film and theater actor, and director, was born on March 9th, 1942, in Bucharest, Romania. He pursued his academic interests by graduating from the esteemed 'Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography' in 1964. This marked the beginning of his illustrious career, as he made his on-screen debut in the movie 'Comoara din Vadul Vechi' in the same year.
Throughout his illustrious career, Caramitru has played a wide range of memorable roles in various films. Some of his most notable performances include those in the movies 'Stejar - extrema urgenta' (1974),'Stefan Luchian' (1981),and 'Liceenii' (1986). In addition to his work in film, he has also made a significant impact on the stage, having performed at the prestigious 'National Theater I.L. Caragiale' in Bucharest.
Caramitru has also been a prominent figure in the Romanian theater scene, having served as the president of UNITER since 1990. Furthermore, he has been the director of the National Theater in Bucharest since 2005. His contributions to the world of theater and film have been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the National Order "Star of Romania" in the rank of Knight, which he received in 2007.
In his personal life, Caramitru is married to the talented actress Micaela Caracas, and they have three children together: Stefan, Andrei, and Matei.
