Matej Puc Bio: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Children, Movies, TV Shows, Instagram

Matej Puc is a Slovenian actor recognized for his performances in both film and television.

Known for his versatility and strong screen presence, he has contributed to several notable Slovenian and international productions, establishing himself as a respected figure in contemporary acting circles.

A graduate of the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television in Ljubljana, he has balanced a strong theater career with standout roles in film and television, earning critical praise for his ability to portray both everyday men and morally complex figures.

Best known for his leading performances in the black comedy Prasica (2021), the war drama Piran-Pirano (2010), and the popular culinary series Ja, Chef!.

Profile

• Full Name: Matej Puc
• Stage Name: Matej Puc
• Born: September 26, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Maribor, Slovenia
• Nationality: Slovenian
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Jana Flego
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $600,000

Early Life and Education

Matej Puc was born on September 26, 1982, in Maribor, Slovenia’s second-largest city, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Puc.

He might have had siblings but details about them are unknown.

He discovered acting through local youth theater while still in high school and decided early to pursue it professionally.

After completing secondary school in Maribor, he was accepted into the prestigious Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (AGRFT) in Ljubljana, graduating in 2007 in the class of professors Matjaž Zupančič and Boris Ostan.

He is of Slovenian ethnicity, though his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Matej Puc began working professionally while still a student, appearing in supporting roles at SNG Drama Maribor and freelancing in Ljubljana.

His screen breakthrough came quickly with Goran Vojnović’s acclaimed war-generation drama Piran-Pirano (2010), followed by the lead in the tragicomedy Vzornik (2012).

He proved his comedic range in the hit culinary series Ja, Chef! (2016–2019) and cemented his status as a leading man with the dark, unforgettable performance in the black comedy Prasica (2021), which earned him a Vesna Award nomination for Best Actor at the Slovenian Film Festival.

Other notable credits include the post-apocalyptic thriller The Lake (2019), the family drama Dolina rož (2011), and the political satire Leninov park (2017).

On stage he remains a regular at SNG Drama Ljubljana and Prešeren Theatre Kranj, where his interpretations of contemporary Slovenian plays have drawn consistent praise.

Matej Puc continues to alternate between high-profile film roles, long-running television series, and selective theater engagements.

He is frequently cast as the “everyman with hidden depths” – fathers, soldiers, and anti-heroes who carry the weight of Slovenia’s recent history – and is regarded by directors as one of the most dependable actors working today.

Social Media

Matej Puc does not have verified personal social-media accounts.

Personal Life

Matej Puc has been married since 2014 to actress and drama pedagogue Jana Flego.

The couple has two young children and lives in Ljubljana, carefully shielding their family from public attention.

Filmography

• Piran-Pirano (2010)
• Vzornik (2012)
• Dolina rož (2011)
• Ja, Chef! (2016–2019, TV series)
• Leninov park (2017)
• The Lake (2019)
• Prasica (2021)

Net Worth

Matej Puc has an estimated net worth of $600,000. He earns through film and television contracts, theater salaries at major Slovenian venues, and occasional voice-over and commercial work.