Ilarion Ciobanu

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Characters played by Ilarion Ciobanu

Traian Brad — The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians (1978)

A Transylvanian immigrant who arrives in Cedar City with his brother Romulus to find their brother John. Traian speaks only Romanian and carries a Turkish gun taken as booty from the siege of Plevna. He wins money and Bob in a poker game, later escapes with Romulus and Bob, and helps defend the miners’ camp.

Traian Brad — The Actress, the Dollars and the Transylvanians (1978)

The elder Brad brother, Traian arrives in town with his family and watches the circus show with Bob. He falls in love with Anabelle and, with Bob translating, courts her after changing from his shepherd's clothes into an elegant suit. Unaware that she is part of the bandit troupe, he is tricked into helping her gain access to the bank safe.

Mihai Roman — With Clean Hands (1972)

A former underground-movement member appointed inspector in a lawless Bucharest district after a police officer's murder. Though inexperienced in conventional police work, he confronts criminal power and political manipulation, targeting Puiu Scorțea and rejecting a bargain that would let criminals keep profiting. His cooperation with Pătulea is uneasy, and the killing of his driver forces him to reconsider his strategy.

Mihai Roman — The Last Bullet (1973)

Mihai Roman is a police inspector who takes charge of a lawless Bucharest district in 1945 despite limited conventional police training. He confronts criminal networks, including Semaca's, and rejects bargains that would let robbery continue. In The Last Bullet, he pursues armed criminals and investigates Semaca's interest in an intelligence archive, while also working with Drăgan.

Gerula, căpetenie dacă — The Column (1968)

A Dacian leader devoted to resisting Roman rule and a close supporter of Decebalus. After escaping the Romans, he trains free Dacians and leads their fight for liberation. He ultimately aids the Romans against the northern invaders, but, distraught after the battle, kills Tiberius; afterward he tells Tiberius's son that his father fought for his people.

Career Overview

Ilarion Ciobanu has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Transylvanians Trilogy with 3 titles. Signature works include The Uprising, The Actress, the Dollars and the Transylvanians, The Prophet, the Gold, and the Transylvanians. 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
52
Birth Date
1931-10-28
Birth Place
Ciucur, Tighina, Romania

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2377673), public domain (CC0).