Robert Jozinović
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Robert Jozinović is an Australian film and television actor.
Australia, the eldest of four children to his Croatian
parents who immigrated to Australia, settling in Moranbah
. Completed his seconday education at St Joseph's College Nudgee and holds two bachelor degrees from the University of Queensland
in Philosophy and Neuroscience.
advert featuring the song Rush by Big Audio Dynamite
, music videos (Australian bands The Superjesus
, The Living End
, and Silverchair's
ARIA
nominated clip The Greatest View
) and small roles in feature films (Undead
directed by Spierig brothers
).
played Will Markovich, an American-born Harvard law graduate (both screening in five countries). In the Croatian telenovela Larin Izbor
Jozinović plays South African police officer Inspector Camden (screening in 17 countries).
He played a small role on the German biopic Max Schmeling
, by renowned director Uwe Boll
.
Jozinović's most notable role in Croatia was the main cast role of Doctor Dražen Ricijaš in the TV series drama Najbolje Godine
. He played an Australian general practitioner. Two seasons of 318 episodes were filmed over two years and constantly gained excellent prime-time viewer ratings. The role was in Croatian. As preparation he enrolled for a semester at the University of Zagreb
studying Croatian Language
. Jozinović's character became quite popular with the viewing public.
Early life
Born in MackayMackay, Queensland
Mackay is a city on the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia, about north of Brisbane, on the Pioneer River. Mackay is nicknamed the sugar capital of Australia because its region produces more than a third of Australia's cane sugar....
Australia, the eldest of four children to his Croatian
Croats
Croats are a South Slavic ethnic group mostly living in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby countries. There are around 4 million Croats living inside Croatia and up to 4.5 million throughout the rest of the world. Responding to political, social and economic pressure, many Croats have...
parents who immigrated to Australia, settling in Moranbah
Moranbah, Queensland
Moranbah is a town in Queensland, Australia, located on the Peak Downs Highway between Mackay and Clermont, in the Isaac region. It is a coal mining town and at the 2006 census had a population of 7,133. and was established in 1969. In addition to the permanent population, Moranbah also has a...
. Completed his seconday education at St Joseph's College Nudgee and holds two bachelor degrees from the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
in Philosophy and Neuroscience.
Early Career 2000-06
Trained for four years at The Actors Workshop, Brisbane, Australia, under acting teacher Lyn Kidd. Filming in Australia constituted much of his formative years as an actor, working on independent short films (award winning films screened at film festivals worldwide ), TV commercials (most notable for the Australian Mitsubishi PajeroMitsubishi Pajero
The Mitsubishi Pajero is a sport utility vehicle manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. It was named after Leopardus pajeros, the Pampas Cat which is native to the Patagonia plateau region of southern Argentina. However, since pajero is an offensive term for "wanker" in Spanish, alternative names have...
advert featuring the song Rush by Big Audio Dynamite
Big Audio Dynamite
Big Audio Dynamite are a British musical group formed in 1984 by the ex-guitarist and singer of the Clash, Mick Jones. The group are noted for their effective mixture of varied musical styles, incorporating elements of punk rock, dance music, hip hop, reggae, and funk...
, music videos (Australian bands The Superjesus
The Superjesus
The Superjesus were an ARIA award–winning rock band from Adelaide, Australia. They are best known for their singles "Shut My Eyes", "Down Again" and "Gravity".-History:...
, The Living End
What's on Your Radio
"What's on Your Radio" was the first single from Australian rock band The Living End's 4th album State of Emergency. Its release date was November 21, 2005. The single was available for pre-sale at the Coke Live 'n' Local Tour, featuring a different tracklist...
, and Silverchair's
Silverchair
Silverchair were an Australian rock band, which formed in 1992 as Innocent Criminals in Merewether, Newcastle with the line-up of Ben Gillies on drums, Chris Joannou on bass guitar and Daniel Johns on vocals and guitars. The group got their big break in mid-1994 when they won a national demo...
ARIA
ARIA Music Awards of 2002
The 16th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards were held on 15 October 2002 at the Sydney SuperDome.-ARIA Awards:...
nominated clip The Greatest View
The Greatest View
"The Greatest View" is the first single by rock band Silverchair released from their fourth album, Diorama, which was released in 2002, as was "The Greatest View". The song was released as a single and a video was made in which the band plays in hotel room representing Daniel John's inner space...
) and small roles in feature films (Undead
Undead (film)
Undead is a 2003 Australian zombie horror comedy film written and directed by Michael and Peter Spierig and starring Felicity Mason, Mungo McKay and Rob Jenkins...
directed by Spierig brothers
Spierig brothers
The Spierig Brothers is the collective name for Australian twin brothers and film directors, producers and writers Michael and Peter Spierig.-Biography:...
).
Europe 2006-11
After stops in Munich and London, he found his first major television role in Croatia. Jozinović played English speaking roles in three Croatian telenovelas. In the period-piece Ponos Ratkajevih he played Randy, a British World War II pilot downed in Nazi-occupied territory and in Zakon LjubaviZakon Ljubavi
"Zakon ljubavi" is a Croatian telenovela, which began screening on the 22. September 2008. on Nova TV. The series was created by Roman Majetić and Nikola Ivanda, while the story was written by Jelena Veljača and Nataša Antulov. It was the first telenovela produced by AVA Productions which screened...
played Will Markovich, an American-born Harvard law graduate (both screening in five countries). In the Croatian telenovela Larin Izbor
Larin izbor
"Larin izbor" is a Croatian telenovela written by Jelena Veljača. Telenovela started filming in June 2011. "Larin izbor" will start broadcasting in fall 2011 on Nova TV at 9pm.-Cast:-Broadcasting:...
Jozinović plays South African police officer Inspector Camden (screening in 17 countries).
He played a small role on the German biopic Max Schmeling
Max Schmeling (film)
Max Schmeling is a 2010 German biographical film directed by Uwe Boll. The film tells the story of German boxing icon Max Schmeling.-External links:* at...
, by renowned director Uwe Boll
Uwe Boll
Uwe Boll is a German director, producer and screenwriter, whose work includes several films adapted from video games. He finances his own films through his Boll KG production company. He is often cited as the worst director of all time.-Early life:...
.
Jozinović's most notable role in Croatia was the main cast role of Doctor Dražen Ricijaš in the TV series drama Najbolje Godine
Najbolje godine
Najbolje godine was the popular Croatian television drama series produced by Nova TV . The main directors were Mladen Dizdar, Robert Orhel, Goran Rukavina and Kristijan Milić. The series' Creative Producer was Milivoj Puhlovski. The TV series began airing on 14. September 2009 on Nova TV, Croatia....
. He played an Australian general practitioner. Two seasons of 318 episodes were filmed over two years and constantly gained excellent prime-time viewer ratings. The role was in Croatian. As preparation he enrolled for a semester at the University of Zagreb
University of Zagreb
The University of Zagreb is the biggest Croatian university and the oldest continuously operating university in the area covering Central Europe south of Vienna and all of Southeastern Europe...
studying Croatian Language
Croatian language
Croatian is the collective name for the standard language and dialects spoken by Croats, principally in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Serbian province of Vojvodina and other neighbouring countries...
. Jozinović's character became quite popular with the viewing public.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Diamond of Jeru | Expat in Bar |
| 2003 | Undead Undead (film) Undead is a 2003 Australian zombie horror comedy film written and directed by Michael and Peter Spierig and starring Felicity Mason, Mungo McKay and Rob Jenkins... |
Man in office |
| 2010 | Max Schmeling Max Schmeling (film) Max Schmeling is a 2010 German biographical film directed by Uwe Boll. The film tells the story of German boxing icon Max Schmeling.-External links:* at... |
Journalist #1 |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ...But a Giant leap for Mr. Larkin | Astronaut |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ponos Ratkajevih | Randy | 11 episodes |
| 2008 | Zakon Ljubavi Zakon Ljubavi "Zakon ljubavi" is a Croatian telenovela, which began screening on the 22. September 2008. on Nova TV. The series was created by Roman Majetić and Nikola Ivanda, while the story was written by Jelena Veljača and Nataša Antulov. It was the first telenovela produced by AVA Productions which screened... |
Will Markovich | 16 episodes |
| 2009–2011 | Najbolje Godine Najbolje godine Najbolje godine was the popular Croatian television drama series produced by Nova TV . The main directors were Mladen Dizdar, Robert Orhel, Goran Rukavina and Kristijan Milić. The series' Creative Producer was Milivoj Puhlovski. The TV series began airing on 14. September 2009 on Nova TV, Croatia.... |
Dr. Dražen Ricijaš | 261 episodes |
| 2011 | Larin Izbor Larin izbor "Larin izbor" is a Croatian telenovela written by Jelena Veljača. Telenovela started filming in June 2011. "Larin izbor" will start broadcasting in fall 2011 on Nova TV at 9pm.-Cast:-Broadcasting:... |
Inspector Camden | 2 episodes |