Vytautas Kaniušonis Biography: Movies, Wife, Net Worth, Religion, Height, Awards, YouTube , Age

Vytautas Kaniušonis is a Lithuanian actor whose breakout role in the film Lošėjas (The Gambler) in 2013 brought him widespread recognition within his home country. He later appeared in the crime thriller Piktųjų karta (Generation of Evil) in 2022, further reinforcing his reputation as a leading figure in contemporary Lithuanian cinema.

With a career that spans both theater and film, Kaniušonis has become known for his intense screen presence and his willingness to take on diverse and challenging roles.

Profile

• Full name: Vytautas Kaniušonis
• Date of birth: 20 October 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Lithuania
• Nationality: Lithuanian
• Profession: Actor
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Asta (married since 1985)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Lithuanian
• Net worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Vytautas Kaniušonis was born on 20 October 1963 in Lithuania. He is currently 62 years old. During his early years he did not initially pursue acting; his path into the profession was somewhat accidental.

While accompanying a friend to an acting exam, he read a self-written poem before the panel and was accepted to study acting. During one stretch he spent six months in a psychiatric hospital—arising from his avoidance of military service.

He later studied acting and theatre, earning his diploma in 1993 in the course of director Jonas Vaitkus’s classes. He also spent about ten years living in Sweden with his family before returning to Lithuania.

Personal Life

Kaniušonis has been married to his wife Asta since 1985. The couple moved through various Lithuanian cities as his career progressed. While detailed public information about their children or extra-marital affairs is limited, Kaniušonis has spoken openly about personal struggles, including issues with smoking, alcohol and his spiritual journey.

Career

Vytautas Kaniušonis’s acting career gained momentum when he took on the lead role of Vincentas in the film The Gambler (Lošėjas) (2013), directed by Ignas Jonynas.

The film was Lithuania’s submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards. He had previously been active in theatre and smaller roles, but The Gambler marked a turning point, bringing him major recognition.

More recently, he starred in Generation of Evil (2022) as police chief Gintas Krasauskas. Kaniušonis has also worked in theatre direction and production, and has acknowledged the unpredictable nature of his career trajectory.

Awards and Nominations

• Sidabrinė gervė (Silver Crane) for Best Actor for The Gambler (Lošėjas) in Lithuania.

Net Worth

Vytautas Kaniušonis now has an estimated net worth of at least $500,000. Accrued from his sustained work in film, theatre and direction in Lithuania.

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Filmography

• The Gambler (Lošėjas) (2013)
• Generation of Evil (Piktųjų karta) (2022)
• Runner (2021)
• Additional titles: Aurora (2012)
• A Name in the Dark (Vardas tamsoje) (2013)