Well-known Albanian actor and director Pirro Mani passed away at the age of 89.
The actor closed his eyes in the US, where he lived for several years in New York, together with his wife, well-known actress Pavlina Mani and his family.
Pirro Mani was born on April 14, 1932.
Studied at the State Institute of Theatrical Arts, GITIS, Moscow.
After returning to his homeland, he was appointed director of the "AZ Çajupi" Theater, Korça, which he successfully directed for about eight years.
He was one of the most prominent personalities in the history of Albanian theater. An excellent director and lecturer, he worked for 25 years at the National Theater, from 1967 to 1992, where he staged dozens of plays.
In his artistic career he counts over 80 performances.
More awards have been honored. He is a master of directing mass scenes, a deep connoisseur of mise-en-scène. The culminating performances are "Cuca e maleve", "The Second Face", "Arturo Ui", "The General of the Dead Army", "The Age Before the Trial", "The 12th Night", "Prometheus", etc.
He has also been involved in several feature films. He has won many awards and has been honored with the high title "People's Artist".
