Juris Žagars Biography: Children, Net Worth, Awards, Net Worth, Movies, Ethnicity, Age

Juris Žagars is a Latvian actor, theater director, and businessman, known for his long association with Dailes teātris in Riga, where he has served as director since 2019 and performed in numerous productions.

His film career includes The Dark Deer (2006), which earned him the Lielais Kristaps Best Actor award, as well as The Exalted (2024), In from the Cold (2022), Troubled Minds (2021), and the international series Moscow Noir.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Juris Žagars
• Stage Name: Juris Žagars
• Born: 26, January 1961
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: Cēsis, Latvia
• Nationality: Latvian
• Occupation: Actor, Theatre Director, Entrepreneur
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Vija Žagare
• Siblings: Andrejs Žagars
• Spouse: Trūdija Žagare (m. 2012), Indra Lūkina (m. 2004–2009)
• Children: Jānis Žagars and Matīss Žagars
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Juris Žagars was born on January 26, 1961, in Cēsis, Latvia, to Vija Žagare. He grew up with his brother Andrejs Žagars, who also became a prominent actor and theater director.

Specific details about his early schooling or formal acting education are not widely documented in public sources, but he entered the acting profession in the late 1970s or early 1980s, making his screen debut around that time.

His ethnicity is Latvian, and religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Juris Žagars began his acting career in the 1980s, appearing in early films such as Dubultnieks (1986) and building experience on stage and screen during the late Soviet and post-independence eras in Latvia.

He joined the ensemble of Dailes teātris in Riga in 1993, where he developed a strong reputation for compelling performances in both classic and contemporary theater.

His film work gained recognition with roles in Latvian productions, including The Dark Deer (2006), which earned him the National Film Award Lielais Kristaps for Best Actor and highlighted his ability to portray intense, layered characters.

In the 2010s and beyond, Žagars expanded into international projects while maintaining his theater base. He appeared in films like The Pagan King (2018) and series such as Moscow Noir (2018), In from the Cold (2022) as Artur Orlov, and Troubled Minds (2021).

He also took on administrative roles, becoming director of Dailes teātris in 2019 following his brother Andrejs’s tenure.

His recent work includes leading roles in Latvian cinema, such as in The Exalted (2024), and contributions to various productions that blend national storytelling with broader appeal.

Juris Žagars remains a central figure in Latvian cultural life as both performer and leader at Dailes teātris.

His ongoing acting in theater and selective screen roles, combined with his entrepreneurial background and family legacy in the arts, have made him a respected and enduring presence in the industry.

Social Media

• Juris Žagars has no verified social media account.

Personal Life

Juris Žagars was first married to Indra Lūkina from 2004 until their divorce in 2009. He married Trūdija Žagare in 2012, and they remain together. He has two sons, Jānis Žagars and Matīss Žagars.

Žagars keeps much of his private life out of the public eye while focusing on his professional commitments in Riga.

Filmography

• Dubultnieks (1986)
• The Dark Deer (2006)
• The Pagan King (2018)
• Troubled Minds (2021)
• In from the Cold (2022)
• The Exalted (2024)

Net Worth

Juris Žagars has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His wealth comes mainly from his long career in acting at Dailes teātris, roles in Latvian and international films and television series, theater direction and administration, as well as business ventures started in the 1990s.