Velibor Topic
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Velibor Topić (born 1970) is a Bosnian actor.
He is known for his roles in Snatch (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Robin Hood (2010), The Counselor (2013), Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), as well as for his work in the British TV dramas such as Sharpe's Peril (2002), The Bill (2002) and Ambassadors (2013).
Throughout his career, Topić has worked three times with Ridley Scott as well as other well-known directors such as Guy Ritchie, Tom Hooper, Matthew Vaughn, Anthony Minghella and William Monahan.
Early life
Topić was born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina (former SFR Yugoslavia), to a family of mixed Bosnian Serb, Bosniak and Croatian heritage.
During the war he lived in Sarajevo where he formed part of a theatre group. He also appears in one of Annie Leibovitz's photographs from the time called "Sarajevo - The Kiss".
Career
In 1996 he moved to London.
Topić has over 60 acting credits in UK film, television and Hollywood film productions.
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