Ștefan Bănică Sr.
Actor and singer
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| Intro | Actor and singer | ||
| Places | Romania | ||
| was | Actor Singer | ||
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio Music | ||
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| Instruments: | Voice | ||
| Birth | 11 November 1933, Călărași, Romania | ||
| Death | 27 May 1995Bucharest, Principality of Wallachia (aged 61 years) | ||
| Star sign | Scorpio | ||
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Biography
Ștefan Constantin Bănică ([ʃteˈfaŋ konstanˈtim bəˈnikə]; November 11, 1933 – May 27, 1995) was a Romanian actor and singer, of Romani ethnicity, from Călărași. Aside from starring in multiple films, he was also known for his interpretation of songs such as "Îmi acordați un dans", "Cum am ajuns să te iubesc", "Gioconda se mărită", "Hei, coșar, coșar", and "Astă seară mă fac praf". His son, Ștefan Bănică Jr., is also well known in the entertainment industry.
He was born in a house situated on Călărași Street (nowadays Pompierilor Street), in Călărași; his father was Drăgan Constandache Bănică, a lăutar.