Ever wondered about the actors who effortlessly traverse linguistic boundaries, captivating audiences in multiple languages? Merab Ninidze stands out as a prominent figure, a Georgian actor whose talent knows no borders, performing in English, Russian, and German productions.
Born in Tbilisi, then part of the USSR (now the Republic of Georgia), Merab Ninidze's journey began on November 3, 1965. He is now 59 years old as of May 2025. He honed his craft at the Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University, where he studied acting from 1982 to 1984. This early training laid the foundation for a remarkable career that spans film and television, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor. Ninidze's cinematic debut arrived in 1984 with Tengis Abuladze's "Repentance," a film that garnered significant acclaim, including a Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival two years later, marking an auspicious start to his film career.
| Merab Ninidze Biographical and Professional Overview | |
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| Full Name | Merab Ninidze |
| Birth Date | November 3, 1965 |
| Birth Place | Tbilisi, USSR (now Republic of Georgia) |
| Age (as of May 2025) | 59 years |
| Nationality | Georgian |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
| Education | Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University |
| Languages | Georgian, English, Russian, German |
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| First Stage Role | 1980 in "Richard III" |
| Film Debut | "Repentance" (1984) |
| Awards & Recognition | Special Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival for "Repentance" |
| Personal Life | Details kept private; wife and son mentioned at the 65th Venice Film Festival. |
| External Links | |
| Merab Ninidze on IMDb |
