Željko Ivanek

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Characters played by Željko Ivanek

Pentagon Scientist — X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

Researcher

Detective Dean — Unfaithful (2002)

An NYPD detective who investigates the missing man's death and questions the couple about their connection to him.

Asst. Deputy Director Molina — Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

FBI official coordinating with Bowman.

Dr. Donald Foite — The Bourne Legacy (2012)

Medical researcher for Outcome program.

Ben — Dogville (2003)

Dogville resident, participates in the town's collective actions.

Tim Curley — Donnie Brasco (1997)

Pistone's FBI supervisor who asks him to incorporate Miami-based undercover agent Richie Gazzo into the Donnie Brasco operation.

Canadian Guy — In Bruges (2008)

The Canadian Guy is part of the couple Ray confronts at a restaurant after Chloë takes him there. Ray becomes angry when they smoke indoors and punches the Canadian man. The assault leads police to stop Ray's train and return him to Bruges, enabling the final sequence.

Paolo — Seven Psychopaths (2012)

Charlie Costello's ruthless enforcer who tracks down Billy and Hans. His violent actions lead to Hans' death and his own eventual arrest.

Joseph Cutler — The Words (2012)

A publisher at a literary agency who discovers the manuscript Rory submits. He recognizes its quality, signs Rory to a contract, and later advises him to quietly share the profits with the true author rather than publicly crediting him, prioritizing commercial success and reputation.

Dr. Hector — Manderlay (2005)

Manderlay physician, observes and treats plantation residents.

Mark Dolson — Mass Appeal (1984)

A young, liberal seminarian turned deacon who challenges traditional church stances, such as the ordination of women. Assigned to Farley's parish, he delivers provocative sermons and openly discusses his past sexual relationships and commitment to celibacy. Though initially frustrated by his mentor's caution, he confronts Farley over his betrayal, ultimately leading to his own expulsion but forcing the priest to reconsider his principles.

John Doe #83 — The Sender (1982)

The protagonist, a young man with retrograde amnesia who attempts suicide and is admitted to a mental hospital. He unconsciously projects violent or cryptic hallucinations into others minds, causing hospital-wide disruptions. His telepathy is linked to repressed memories of his mother, Jerolyn, whom he inadvertently killed, causing his subconscious to manifest her as a suicidal compulsion.

Career Overview

Željko Ivanek has 89 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently USA: Land of Opportunities Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Madam Secretary, The Walking Dead: Dead City, Unfaithful. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
89
Birth Date
1957-08-15
Birth Place
Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q382197), public domain (CC0).