Ștefan Bănică Sr.

Ștefan Constantin Bănică was a Romanian actor and singer. Aside from starring in multiple films, he was also known for his interpretation of songs such as "Îmi acordați un dans", "Cum am ajuns să te iubesc", "Gioconda se mărită", "Hei, coșar, coșar", and "Astă seară mă fac praf". His son, Ștefan Bănică Jr., is also well known in the entertainment industry. He was born in Călărași, on 11 November 1933. He died in Bucharest, on 26 May 1995, at the age of 61 years, 6 months, 2 weeks and 1 day.

He was born in a house situated on Călărași Street (nowadays Pompierilor Street), in Călărași; his father was Drăgan Constandache Bănică, a lăutar.

On World Theater Day 2016, Bănică posthumously received a star on the Walk of Fame in Bucharest, as a sign of recognition and appreciation for his entire activity in the field of theater and film.

Filmography

 * Dincolo de barieră (1965)
 * Golgota (1966)
 * Haiducii (1966)
 * Tunelul (1967)
 * Împușcături pe portativ (1967)
 * Șeful sectorului suflete
 * Zile de vară (1968)
 * Vin cicliștii (1968)
 * Brigada Diverse intră în acțiune (1970)
 * Cîntecele mării (1970)
 * Brigada Diverse în alertă! (1971)
 * Vifornița (1973)
 * Proprietarii (1973)
 * Păcală (film) (1974)
 * Fair Play (1977)
 * Septembrie (1978)
 * Cianura... și picătura de ploaie (1978)
 * Nea Mărin miliardar (1979)
 * Singur printre prieteni (1979)
 * De ce trag clopotele, Mitică? (1982)
 * Harababura (1990)
 * Cel mai iubit dintre pământeni (1993)