Nikola Rakočević
A Serbian actor whose intense, naturalistic performances have made him a magnetic and award-winning presence on European cinema screens.
Born 1983 (age 43)·Serbian actor·Birthday: June 27·Millennials
Biography
Nikola Rakočević represents a new wave of Serbian acting, bringing a raw, unvarnished authenticity to every role he inhabits. He first gained significant attention in his home country before his talent caught the eye of international directors. Rakočević has a particular gift for portraying complex, often troubled young men, conveying deep emotion with subtlety rather than grand gestures. His work has consistently been recognized at prestigious film festivals across the continent, where he has collected awards for his leading performances. While not a global household name, within European film circles he is regarded as a serious artist, an actor who chooses challenging projects over commercial fare and delivers transformative work that lingers with audiences.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Nikola was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Nikola Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Nikola's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Best Actor award at the Sarajevo Film Festival for his performance in 'The Professional'.
- Received the Heart of Sarajevo award, the festival's top prize, for his acting work.
- His performances have been recognized with awards at multiple other international festivals, including Palić and Sofia.
Did You Know?
He is the son of famous Serbian actor and politician Dragan Nikolić.
He studied acting at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade.
He is known for being very selective about his roles and the projects he joins.
“I am not interested in playing heroes, only in playing people.”
