[These daily posts will cover little known actors or people that have appeared in more recent films and TV series. Various degrees of information that I was able to find will be given and anything that you can add would be appreciated.]
Dan Dobre was born on December 28, 1938 in Dumbraveni, Sighisoara, Romania. He was a Romanian actor known for his work in Romanian cinema, particularly in films from the 1960s to the 1980s. In 1962 he was admitted to the Acting Department at the I.L. Caragiale Institute of Theatre and Film Arts (IATC) in Bucharest, where he trained under professor George Carabin and conferențiar George Rafael. Following his graduation, Dobre secured a position at the Teatrul Dramatic Brașov, marking the start of his long-term engagement with that institution
He gained recognition for performances in notable productions such as “Vin ciclistii” (1968) and “The Carpathian Castle” (1981), contributing to the landscape of Romanian film during that period. His roles often appeared in local features, reflecting the era's cinematic output under Romania's socialist system.
Dan departed Romania in 1988 for Germany.After emigrating to Germany Dobre settled in the United States. He remained abroad until 2007, when he repatriated to Romania upon retirement. Despite his return to Romania, his death occurred in the United States where he died in New York City, New York on July 7, 2020 at the age of 81.
Dan Dobre appeared in two Euro-westerns: “Ulzana” as a lieutenant in 1973 and “Sing, Cowboy, Sing” as one of Dave Arnold’s henchman in 1980
DOBRE, Dan (Dan Virgil Dobre)
[12/28/1938, Dumbraveni, Sighisoara, Romania – 7/7/2020, Rego Park, New York
City, New York, U.S.A.] – theater, film actor, married to Ilse Schmit father of
a son, married to philologist Doina Precup, married to actress Rucsandra
Ionescu-Tintu, married to Laura Oltean [1965-
].
Ulzana – 1973 (3rd
lieutenant)
Sing, Cowboy, Sing – 1980 (Dave Arnold
henchman)
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