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Vija Artmane (Alida Franzevna Artmane) was born on 21 July, 1929 in Tukums, Latvia, is an actress. Discover Vija Artmane's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As Alida Franzevna Artmane
Occupation actress
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 21 July, 1929
Birthday 21 July
Birthplace Tukums, Latvia
Date of death 11 October, 2008
Died Place Riga, Latvia
Nationality Latvia

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Who Is Vija Artmane's Husband?

Her husband is Arturs Dimiters (1953 - 1 November 1986) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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Husband Arturs Dimiters (1953 - 1 November 1986) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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Vija Artmane Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Vija Artmane worth at the age of 79 years old? Vija Artmane’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Latvia. We have estimated Vija Artmane's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Actress

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1929

Vija Artmane has been called the legend of Latvian theatre and cinema. She was born Alida Fritsevna Artmane, on July 21, 1929, in a village near Tukums, Latvia. Her father, Fritsis Artmane, was of Batic German ancestry, and he died four months before she was born. Her Polish mother, Anna Zaborska, survived by doing seasonal agricultural jobs. Young Artmane grew up playing in the fields, she was fond of wild flowers and learned to make flower arrangements and dolls. At the age of 10, young Artmane became a shepherd girl. She worked with a herd of cows for five years, and survived until the end of the Second World War.

1946

In 1946 she graduated from school and had a dream of becoming a lawyer in order to make the world a better place, but her passion for acting prevailed.

In 1946 she moved to Riga, and changed her first name to Vija, beginning her studies at the Daile Theatre Second Studio.

From 1946 - 1949 Vija Artmane studied acting under the tutelage of the legendary Latvian theatre director Eduard Smilgis.

1949

From 1949 to 1999 Artmane was a permanent member of the troupe at the Daile Theatre in Riga.

1953

Her most memorable stage works were Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet' (1953), and Ofelia in 'Hamlet' among other Shakespeare's plays. Vija Artmane had also created important roles in Latvian plays such as 'Indulis and Arija' and 'Fire and Night' under direction of by Janis Rajnis. She was critically acclaimed for her passionate performance as Anna Karenina in the eponymous play by Lev Tolstoy directed by Eduard Smilgis; she also played in Tolstoy's 'War and Peace', in Gogol's 'Dead Souls', and other classic Russian plays.

1956

In 1956 Artmane made her film debut in 'Posle shtorma' (1957) (aka. . After the Storm).

1963

In 1963 she shot to fame in the Soviet Union with her leading role as Sonya, a beautiful and loving mother, in Rodnaya krov (1964). After that film Artmane was nicknamed "Mother-Latvia" in her homeland.

1967

Her film career was highlighted with such roles as Veda Kong in Tumannost Andromedy (1967), as Catherine the Great in Pugachev (1979), as Julia Lamber in Teatris (1978) and other film works.

1969

Vija Artmane received the title of National Actress of Latvia, and was designated People's Artist of the USSR in 1969.

1980

Artmane appeared as herself in documentary on her biography titled 'Conversation with the Queen' (1980) which was produced at the Riga Film Studio.

1998

From 1998 to 2000 she worked with the New Riga Theatre. There she appeared in the title role in stage production of 'Queen of Spades' based on the eponymous drama by Alexander Pushkin.

1999

In 1999 Vija Artmane was awarded by the Culture Ministry of Latvia for her contribution to the art of theatre and cinema.

2003

In 2003 she received a special Theatre Prize for her long-standing contribution to Latvian culture. Vija Artmane was married to actor Arturs Dimiters and the couple had two children, a son and a daughter.

2004

In 2004 she published a book of memoirs titled 'The moments of my life'.