Željko Ivanek

Date of Birth

August 15, 1957

Birthplace

Ljubljana, Slovenia, (then Yugoslavia)

Role

Jorje Alonso de San Diego

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Željko Ivanek played the role of Jorje Alonso de San Diego on True Blood.

BiographyEdit

In 2008, Ivanek earned a Primetime Emmy Award for his portrayal of Ray Fiske on the critically acclaimed series "Damages." Most recently, he starred as JJ on "Big Love." His other notable television work includes the miniseries "John Adams," recurring roles on "Heroes," "Homicide: Life on the Streets," "24," "True Blood" and "Oz," as well as numerous guest appearances.

In addition, Ivanek is also a veteran of over 20 feature films including "In Bruges," "Live Free or Die Hard," "The Hoax," "Dogville," "Unfaithful," "Black Hawk Down," "Hannibal," "Dancer in the Dark," "A Civil Action" and "Donnie Brasco," to name a few.

Ivanek's many stage credits have earned him three Tony nominations and a Drama Desk Award. His theater resume includes American, U.K., and world premieres of works by Martin McDonagh, Neil LaBute, Athol Fugard, Neil Simon, Richard Nelson, Caryl Churchill and David Hare, as well as Peter Brook's production of "The Cherry Orchard."

Ivanek is a graduate of Yale University and The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Selected filmographyEdit

Television appearancesEdit

• The Event (2010)
• True Blood (2008-2010)
• Damages (2007-2010)
• Big Love (2009-2010)
• Heroes (2009)
• Lost (2007)