Robert Ugrina

Robert Ugrina (born 1974 in Zagreb) is a Croatian actor and comedian.

He is best known for his roles in the popular comedy series Bumerang (2005-2006), Zakon! (2009) and Ko te šiša (2016-2020). He has appeared in Sleep Sweet, My Darling, What Is a Man Without a Moustache? (both 2005), Metastases (2009), Josef (2011), Vegetarian Cannibal (2012) and Lavina (2017).

He is also known for an extensive stage and voice-acting career. He has provided voice-work for over a hundred animated feature films and Mr. Krabs in the Croatian-language version of SpongeBob SquarePants.

Career He graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts of the University of Zagreb.

He conceived his successful comedic career on television initially for his role as Drago in Bumerang (2005-2006). After that stint, he appeared as in the memorable supporting role of Medo Bruno on Bitange i princeze.

His perhaps best-known role is the abused sidekick of Inspector Zdravko Maček (played by Stojan Matavulj) Mateo Ćirić in the controversial series Zakon! (2009) by Ivan Goran Vitez. While it was short-lived, the series has now garnered a cult following. From 2016 to 2020, he portrayed Joža, a lazy mechanic and husband of hairdresser Lili (played by Jadranka Đokić) in the commercially successful Aldo Tardozzi comedy Ko te šiša.

He also appeared in Zabranjena ljubav, Naša mala klinika, Bibin svijet, Stipe u gostima and Najbolje godine.

He has worked actively on film, performing as a leading man in Sleep Sweet, My Darling, Otac (both 2005) Metastases (2009) and Lavina (2017) and a character actor in What Is a Man Without a Moustache? (2005), Play Me a Love Song (2007), Will Not End Here (2008), Josef (2011) and Vegetarian Cannibal (2012).

Ugrina has starred in plays in various theatres in Zagreb, Split, Požega, Varaždin and Virovitica. He has starred in plays including Vjenčani list, Radio Tesla, Brak iz računa and Sve o muškarcima.

Filmography

Television + TV series Year Title Role 2005 Zabranjena ljubav Domagoj Nola 2005 Odmori se, zaslužio si: Božićni specijal Security Guard 2005 Balkan Inc. Brother II 2005-2006 Bumerang Drago 2007 Bibin svijet Robi 2007-2008 Dobre namjere Inspector 2007-2008 Bitange i princeze Medo Brundo 2008 Zauvijek susjedi Suhi Ivan 2009 Stipe u gostima Žac 2009 Zakon! Mateo Ćirić 2010 Stipe u gostima Joža 2011 Najbolje godine Hotel owner 2011 Provodi i sprovodi Briški 2011 Stipe u gostima Doorman 2013 Odmori se, zaslužio si Crni 2014-2015 Kud puklo da puklo Vjeko 2015 Počivali u miru Kićo 2015 Crno-bijeli svijet Pajzlek 2020 Dar mar Petar Brkljača

Film + Film Year Title Role 1999 Sunčana strana subote 1999 Četverored General Herenčić 2000 Celestial Body Croatian soldier 2001 The Miroslav Holding Co. Collector 2005 Sleep Sweet, My Darling Ladović #2 2005 What Is a Man Without a Moustache? Miljenko 2005 Otac 2007 Play Me a Love Song Godfather 2008 Will Not End Here Police officer 2009 Metastases Kizo 2011 Blurs Tramvajac 2011 Josef Berket 2012 Vegetarian Cannibal Dr. Soldo 2012 Zagorski specijalitet Joža 2012 Hives Driver in the bus 2012 Inspector Martin and the Gang of Snails Franjo 2024 The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (Čovjek koji nije mogao šutjeti)

Voice-over roles