Little Known Spaghetti Western actors ~ Florin Anton

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Florin Anton was a Romanian actor renowned for his extensive work in theater, film, radio, and television, particularly through his long-standing association with the Teatrul de Comedie in Bucharest, where he delivered numerous memorable performances.Born on September 2, 1956, in Bucharest, he graduated from the I.L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film, studying under prominent professors including Sanda Manu, Beate Fredanov, and Ion Caramitru, before building a prolific career that spanned several decades.

Over the course of his professional life, Anton appeared in more than 4,000 performances and portrayed nearly 200 characters across various media, earning acclaim for his versatility and dedication to the stage. His notable theater roles at the Teatrul de Comedie included parts in productions such as :Procesul, Slugă la doi stăpâni:, :Visul unei nopți de vară:, and :Ciocoii vechi și noi:, while his film work featured appearances in “Întoarcerea din iad” (1983), “Emisia continua” (1985), “Pădureanca” (1987), “Vânătoarea de lilieci” (1991), and “Faimosul paparazzo” (1999). He also received the award for best male performance for his role as Ben in the play “Tigrul” by Murray Schisgal.

Anton passed away on December 30, 2020, in Bucharest, leaving behind a legacy as one of Romania's dedicated character actors in both classical and contemporary repertoir

Anton Florin’s only Euro-western appearance was in “Pruncul, petrolul si Ardelinii” (The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians) in 1979

ANTON, Florin [9/2/1956, Bucharest, Romania – 12/28/2020, Bucharest, Romania] – theater, radio, film, TV actor, married to director Liudmila Szekely (198?-    ) father of director, actor Vladimir Anton [1983-    ], actress Ioana Anastasia Anton [1985-    ]

The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians – 1979