Radivoje Bukvić, also known professionally as Raša Bukvić, is a Serbian actor, screenwriter and director whose career spans Serbian, French and international cinema.
He has appeared in major productions such as Taken, Largo Winch, A Good Day to Die Hard, The Transporter Refueled, Run All Night, Besa and Guardians of the Formula. He has also expanded into directing and screenwriting.
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| Real Name: | Radivoje Bukvić |
| Stage Name: | Radivoje Bukvic |
| Born: | November 20, 1979 (age 46 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Sombor, Serbia |
| Nationality: | Serbian |
| Ethnicity: | Serbian |
| Height: | 191 cm (6 ft 3¼ in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Bukvić |
| Spouse: | Marija Bergam |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Danilo Bukvić |
| Occupation: | Actor, Screenwriter, Director |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early Life and Education
Radivoje Bukvić was born on November 20, 1979, in Sombor, Serbia. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Bukvić.
He grew up in Sombor and developed an interest in acting in school after joining a drama group. His family follows Serbian Orthodox traditions.
He attended Sombor Grammar School before graduating from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade in 2005.
Career
Radivoje Bukvić began acting professionally in Serbia, initially appearing in smaller film and television productions before building a substantial theatre career.
His early screen credits included 011 Beograd, Mali svet, M(j)ešoviti brak, Stižu dolari and Ljubav, navika, panika.
His stage experience eventually extended to more than 35 theatre roles, giving him a strong foundation for his later international career.
In 2005, Bukvić moved into French cinema through Jacques Fieschi’s La Californie, playing Stefan. His performance earned him a César nomination for Most Promising Actor in 2007.
He subsequently appeared in Largo Winch, Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky, The Beloved, Goodbye Morocco and The Invisible Woman, establishing himself as a Serbian performer capable of working extensively across European productions.
His international profile grew further through Taken, where he played Anton opposite Liam Neeson, followed by A Good Day to Die Hard, Run All Night, The Transporter Refueled and Our Kind of Traitor.
After expanding his career in France and the United States, Bukvić returned to Serbia and took leading roles in local productions. His portrayal of Uroš Perić in Besa became one of his most prominent Serbian television performances.
Radivoje Bukvić has continued working across Serbian and international productions, appearing in My Father’s Murderers, Besa: Blood Oath, Trail of the Beast, Coffee Wars, Guardians of the Formula, Freedom and The Librarians: The Next Chapter.
His performance in Guardians of the Formula earned him both the SEE FF Award for Best Actor and the Car Konstantin Award for Best Actor in 2024. He has also moved further into directing and writing, including his directorial debut Još jedan dan.
Awards and Nominations
- Niš Film Festival — Best Young Actor — 2003 — Winner
- César Awards — Most Promising Actor for La Californie — 2007 — Nominee
- Car Konstantin Award — Best Actor for Guardians of the Formula — 2024 — Winner
- SEE FF Award, American Jury — Best Actor for Guardians of the Formula — 2024 — Winner
- Car Konstantin Award — Best Actor for Trail of the Beast — 2023 — Nominee
- Car Konstantin Award — Best Actor for Usta puna zemlje — 2023 — Nominee
Personal Life
Radivoje Bukvić is 46 and married actress Marija Bergam in 2015.
They have a son named Danilo. The couple later separated, and Bukvić has subsequently been seen in public alongside a new partner.
He has lived and worked in Serbia, France, and the United States at different stages of his career. Bukvić stands at 191 cm (6 ft 3¼ in).
Net Worth
Radivoje Bukvić’s net worth is around $3 million USD.
His wealth comes primarily from his extensive acting career across Serbian, French, and American film and television, as well as theatre, screenwriting, and directing.
His appearances in international productions such as Taken, A Good Day to Die Hard and The Transporter Refueled have contributed substantially to his professional earnings.
Filmography
- Taken
- Largo Winch
- A Good Day to Die Hard
- The Transporter Refueled
- Run All Night
- Guardians of the Formula