Jelena Žigon

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.3128

Gender

Female

Birthday

03-Nov-1933

Age

(93 years old)

Place of Birth

Belgrade, Yugoslavia [now Serbia]

Also Known As
  • Jelena Jovanović
  • Елена Иванович
  • Елена Жигон
  • Yelena Zigon

Jelena Žigon

Biography

Jelena Žigon was a prominent Serbian and Yugoslav actress best known for her iconic role as Jelena Todorović in the popular film series Žika's Dynasty (Žikina dinastija). Over a career spanning more than six decades, she appeared in over 50 feature films and 15 television series.


Credits

Promised Woman Promised Woman (1976) Character: Antigone
Antigone arrives in Sydney from Greece to have an arranged marriage with Telis, but is rejected by him as he expected a younger woman. Telis's older brother, Manolis, sympathizes with Antigone.
Pustolov pred vratima Pustolov pred vratima (1961) Character: Gospođa Rubricijus
Story of the dream of a lonely woman lying mentally ill in a sanatorium.
Sudar na paralelama Sudar na paralelama (1961) Character: Supruga
Suspicious husband follows his wife and her male boss on their business trip.
Proputovanje Proputovanje (1999) Character: Marija (segment "Srebrni metak")
A three-part anthology film.
Paket aranžman Paket aranžman (1995) Character: Darkova majka
A three-part omnibus. First story: A young couple agrees to pretend to be in love with each other. Second story: After deciding to leave his band, a young bassist shows up for an audition for a drummer. There he meets a man who offers him money to kill his wife. Third story: Two successful robbers go through a hard time when one of them starts to pay to much more attention to his guitar playing skills than the job.
Inspektor Inspektor (1965) Character: Direktorova žena
Having used someone else’s I.D. he had found in a barber shop, Boda is mistakenly being proclaimed an inspector. He finds himself in all sorts of adventures, discovers some big machinations in one company and helps in catching the deceiver.
Er ging allein Er ging allein (1967) Character: N/A
A small town in West Germany. Material for an exhibition with documents from the Nazi era was stolen from Herbert Geerts, only the negatives of the photos did not fall into the hands of the perpetrator. Geerts is found murdered and the group of people who were incriminated by the documents are suspects. Detective Weber takes on the case, which turns out to be "a case of fireworks", and follows the trail of a Nazi criminal...
Doktor Mladen Doktor Mladen (1975) Character: Anđa
The story begins in 1941 and shows one of the people who which were actually, very brave and proudly fought against the Ustasha, Germans and other butchers, not related to that ideology was tied. The film is about Dr. Mladen Stojanovic legend of Kozara and Krajina, great man, humanist, friend, and finally the commander one of a the proud partisan detachment, which is that area brought for a moment bring much desired freedom.
Zvižduk u osam Zvižduk u osam (1962) Character: Poznata glumica
A film crew wants to make a serious drama, but the investors agree to fund the movie only if they make something funny. Hence the drama becomes a comedy with famous singer Đorđe Marjanović in star role.
Za kralja i otadžbinu Za kralja i otadžbinu (2015) Character: Luiza Mišić
The film is picturing the faith of the old Serbian warrior Milisav Janjic, who fought against the German occupation in the Second World War as a member of the "Ravnogorski pokret". The storyline narrates his memories of the past and the war events in the spring of 1941 interwoven with the contemporary moments, the author features the attack of fascist Germany, the April war and the fall of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, the misfortune placed upon the Serbian people, loss of freedom, birth of the freedom movement in Serbia and one Serbian soldier, who after 70 years of expatriation in America returns to his homeland.
Moja strana svijeta Moja strana svijeta (1969) Character: N/A
A beautiful and poetic at the same time difficult and tragic story. In the distant mountain village in Herzegovina, shortly after the end of World War II, lonely women and children await the return of men from the front. The few men that remained in the village trying to go to America and find the salvation of the lumber and stone. Center of the story is loneliness and anticipation. This is a tragic story of two men whose fight for the heart of a woman cost the head of both.
Dve noći u jednom danu Dve noći u jednom danu (1963) Character: Jelena
Commander Pavle receives partisan Jovan to shot him for not executing his orders. While listening to his unfortunate love story from the war, Pavle remembers his own relationship which had an equally bitter epilogue, and decides to set Jovan free.
Poslednji Poslednji (1973) Character: N/A
A TV drama about the decline and fall of the Russian middle-class family. Based on the work by Maxim Gorky, a four-act drama first published in 1908.
U banji jednog leta U banji jednog leta (1977) Character: Udovica
Set in a spa motel during summer, this is a story about the fancy lifestyle which gives these personalities a chance to imitate better, fashionable world of Europe. Hence they become the victims of one such fashion, the victims of Goethe's "The Sorrows of Young Werther" and its influence on generations of young people.
Lanci Lanci (1979) Character: Sofija, supruga
A 1979 Serbo-Croatian language drama film written and directed by Stevo Žigon, starring Jelena Zigon, Marko Todorović and Olga Spiridonovic.
Više od igre Više od igre (1976) Character: Seja
Popular TV series has been reedited into a theatrical film with additional material that has not been seen on TV before. The film is a homage to the legends of the Yugoslav theater, some of whom are no longer alive. The story takes place in the town for ten years from 1931 to 1941 and shows the conflict of progressive and humane ideas with fascism. A film made from the TV series of the same name (nine episodes) realized in 1976 and shown in 1977.
Žikina ženidba Žikina ženidba (1992) Character: Jelena Todorović
Milan tells Žika to get married and come to a suitable candidate, and they decide to give an advertisement in all national and international newspapers. From Slovenia to Brazil, the offers on VHS keep arriving. As Žika do not err on the final selection of young, Milan offers him a language instruction of their knowledge and skills. Žika understands what it is all about and finds out the real tricks of his friend Milan.
Šta se zgodi kad se ljubav rodi Šta se zgodi kad se ljubav rodi (1984) Character: Jelena Todorović
Misa in the music school falls in love with a young Russian girl Natasha, who was then located in Belgrade. But their parents think that they are too young for love. Natasha's parents do not allow that connection, so they go back to Moscow. Unlike parents who want to end their relationship Zika and Milan are on their side. Zika begins to learn the Russian language.
Kommissar X - In den Klauen des goldenen Drachen Kommissar X - In den Klauen des goldenen Drachen (1966) Character: N/A
A scientist invents a filter that can increase the power of a laser beam, turning it into a death ray! A dangerous crime organization wants the device and will stop at nothing to get it, while murder and violence follow Joe and Tom to Singapore as they try to foil the evil plans.
Divlje seme Divlje seme (1967) Character: Nada
A man who escaped from a prison comes to his inmate's village to find his wife, after having been told how wonderful she is. He hides at her place only to find out that she receives "night visits" from the village men. He starts a killing spree, causing panic among the locals.
Kakav deda, takav unuk Kakav deda, takav unuk (1983) Character: Jelena Todorović
Zika and Milan are fighting over who gets to spend more time with grandson Misha, who is five years old. Although Misha lives with his parents in Milan grandfather, Zika all ways of trying to learn Misa tavern life and his craft. A Milan his grandson sent to violin lessons and English. Come up with a number of interesting situations.
Lude godine Lude godine (1977) Character: Jelena Todorović
Teenagers Marija and Boba fall in love. When Marija gets pregnant, Boba's friends come up with a plan to help the young couple out.
Obračun Obračun (1962) Character: Azira
In this sequel to "Captain Leshi", a group of Albanian nationalist movement (ballists) continues obstruction of the new Yugoslavian authorities even after the war. Captain Leshi manages to fight them successfully, as well as to fulfill his romance with beautiful Azira.
Brat doktora Homera Brat doktora Homera (1968) Character: Vera, bolničarka
This film predominantly deals with the problems of a young man whom his delusions led into conflict with society. These issues will throw him into an adventure that would be tragic for him, but still helpful for him to see the truth. The story takes place in Kosovo in 1945, in an atmosphere of uncured wounds, wandering, betrayal, burned homes, typhoid and other postwar misery. An authentic story from those days was taken as the film's basis.
Klopka za generala Klopka za generala (1971) Character: Vera, učiteljica
Immediately after the war, OZNA insert an outstanding intelligence agent to catch the General Draza Mihajlovic.
Љубав и мода Љубав и мода (1960) Character: Vera
In order to make money for the aerial review, a group of students organize the fashion program for the "Yugochic" company, doing some small frauds as well.
Old Surehand Old Surehand (1965) Character: Delia
Old Surehand and his faithful old friend Old Wabble are on the trail of a cold-blooded killer with the nickname 'The General'. The brother of Old Surehand was murdered by him. On the way Old Surehand and Old Wabble are involved in the running conflict between settlers and Comanches who are likely to go on the war path. Old Surehand can count on the support of his friend and blood brother Winnetou, the amiable chief of the Apaches. Written by Robert
The Dark Side of the Sun The Dark Side of the Sun (1988) Character: N/A
Traveling in search of a cure for a rare skin disease, a man finds freedom and love along the way.
Ptice koje ne polete Ptice koje ne polete (1997) Character: Učiteljica
The doctors predicted Vesna to have one more year. The very sick girl is taken, by her estranged grandfather, up to the mountains, where she learns of a different life.
Druga Žikina dinastija Druga Žikina dinastija (1986) Character: Jelena Todorović
Unlike in the previous sequel of "Foolish Years"/"Zika's Dynasty" film series, Zika's and Milan's grandson became crazy for girls, having sex with them simultaneously in his apartment. Granddads are now worried for different reason, so they visit the doctor who gives them an advice to send their grandson to the country in order to use his strength appropriately.
Ljubi, ljubi, al' glavu ne gubi Ljubi, ljubi, al' glavu ne gubi (1981) Character: Jelena Todorović
Mary and Bob continuing his love spend the summer in the voluntary youth but their parents affect the foolish. The peak occurs when the life Zika, after a brief flirtation with Marys mother implicate two German girls Elza and Giza.
Rođen kao ratnik Rođen kao ratnik (1994) Character: Svetlanina majka
Couple of guys from a small town in Montenegro come to the big city, they plan to leave their mark in the new environment by winning in street fights but keep the chivalry they brought from back home. One of them (Dragomir Stojanovic), deals with injustice with his fists, hiding behind "tough guy" facade his deep sensitivity. Along the way he finds love with a pretty young girl.
I fantastici 3 Supermen I fantastici 3 Supermen (1967) Character: Olga of Norway
FBI agent Brad joins Tony and Nick, the self styled Supermen who battle crime wearing bullet-proof super-suits. They are on a case involving radioactive counterfeit money and people who can be broken down into precious jewels.
Došlo doba da se ljubav proba Došlo doba da se ljubav proba (1980) Character: Jelena Todorović
Though the problem of Marija's pregnancy may be solved, her relationship with Boba causes a rift between the Pavlović and Todorović families.
Idi mi, dodji mi Idi mi, dodji mi (1983) Character: Jelena Todorović
Marija and Boba are moving into an apartment and the financial problems came to a crisis in their marriage. Affected consumer fever make them neglect each other and the child. In addition, Zika and Milan persistently interfere in their lives.
Muškarci Muškarci (1963) Character: Vesna
An office clerk, father of four, takes all responsibilities around the house when his busy wife takes up her job specialization. Now his male cooperatives and tenants of the building where he lives are all worried about their future marital position.
The Picture Show Man The Picture Show Man (1977) Character: Madame Cavalli (as Yelena Zignon)
A man, his son and a piano player travel around Australia showing the first silent movies
Escape from Sobibor Escape from Sobibor (1987) Character: Shlomo's Mother (uncredited)
The true story of WWII's notorious Sobibor Nazi death camp, where a courageous inmate orchestrates and leads the escape of over 300 prisoners.
Le soldatesse Le soldatesse (1965) Character: Sofia Kalamikari
In WWII, Lieut. Martino and his men are assigned to lead a group of prostitutes through the mountainous ways to serve in brothels for Italian soldiers in Albania.
Жикина династија Жикина династија (1985) Character: Jelena
Misa is already a teenager but with little interest in girls and much for his violin. Two granddads, Zika and Milan, are worried for their grandson who may 'deviate' like Steven from "Dynasty", the show they like to watch. That's why they decide to introduce him better to their attractive housekeeper.
Jutro Jutro (1967) Character: Ruža
In the first days after the Second World War, as collaborators are being taken care of, a former partisan finds out that war never truly ends — not even in time of peace.
Први грађанин мале вароши Први грађанин мале вароши (1961) Character: Katarina Ilić
The citizens of a small town find it difficult to depart from its center, which is to be demolished to build a new, a more functional one. The chairman of the municipality, the first citizen of this small town, supports the plan of female architect-designer, a pretty girl he fell for. But to make locals sure that he didn't approve the old center's demolition under her influence, the president begins to avoid the girl, who then marries another man. By carrying out the ritual wedding, the first citizen of a small town is left with his city all alone.
Sulude godine Sulude godine (1988) Character: Jelena Todorović
After the road accident, Zika and Milan end up in an overcrowded hospital, run by doctor Nedeljkovic and his sexually obsessed nurse. Accompanied by a crazy bandmaster and a peasant with farting problems, they will try to get away from the ongoing chaos.



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