Ivan G'Vera (born Ivan Šplíchal; April 1, 1959) is a Czech-American actor, best known for his role as Ivan Marais on the American soap opera Days of Our Lives from 1991 to 2000, and sporadically thereafter.[1]

Biography

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At age 18, the Prague-born young man fled Czechoslovakia for the United States, attended college, and later became an actor, adopting the stage name "Ivan G'Vera".

He was nominated for the "Outstanding Scene Stealer" by Soap Opera Digest Award in 1998.

G'Vera is a naturalized citizen of the United States.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1990 The Hunt for Red October Officer #2 - Red October
1991 Going Under Soviet Sonar Man
1991–2000, 2011, 2020–21, 2024 Days of Our Lives Ivan Marais 332 episodes
2001, 2003, 2007 Četnické humoresky McGregor 5 episodes
2006 Casino Royale Venice Hotel Concierge
2009 Terminator Salvation General Dimitri Lysenko
2010 Burnt by the Sun 2 Villi
2012 A Royal Affair German Doctor
2013 Martin a Venuše
2013 Příběh kmotra
2013 Force of Execution Constantine
2015 Child 44 Budenny
2016 Independence Day: Resurgence Russian President
2018 Zlatý podraz John Trusil
2019 Brecht Doctor Los Angeles
2023 Obliterated Vlad Litvin 6 episodes

References

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  1. ^ "Ivan G'Vera Back to DAYS". July 12, 2011.
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