Đorđe David is a famous Serbian rock musician and actor. Born as Đorđe Nikolić in 1964 in Zemun, he wrote the history of musical life in a legendary group Generation 5 and the band Fuzzboxand today he leads a rock band Death Saw. In parallel with music, he also built an acting career: he appeared in films such as ‘Šmeker’ and ‘Cursed Dog’, and in TV series such as ‘Doctor in the Selo’ and ‘Vuk Karadžić’. From all these areas, he gained the status of one of the recognizable faces of the domestic entertainment scene.
Early life and education
Đorđe grew up in Belgrade, where he graduated from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts as a teenager in the class of prof. Predrag Bajčetić. Although he was struck by a family tragedy early on – his father died in a traffic accident when Đorđe was 14 years old – he managed to continue his education and devote himself to art. He finished his acting studies in the 1980s, and at the same time he sang in the school choir and played the piano. During his schooling, he showed a ‘metal’ style (long hair, nails painted), but the professor’s direction brought him back to the acting scene.
music career
Đorđe David built a musical career together with an acting career. In the late 1980s, he performed at festivals such as MESAM and Belgrade’s spring, and in the early 1990s he became a vocalist for generations of the 5th generation of rock bands. 1992 to 2000. He was a member generation 5, which helped the band restore the old glow on the scene. After that, in the late 2000s, he renewed rock activity by establishing a band Death Saw: from 2009. headed by Death Saw and released an album with him in 2010 Blood Avenger. (Before that, in 1995, he also released his own album Balkans.) He also collaborated briefly with the group Fuzzbox, with whom he recorded an album in 2001 only your own.
His role in Serbian rock and roll history was confirmed by later performances: Death Saw regularly performed concerts throughout the region, so his band also played at the prestigious Zaječar guitar festival. Đorđe has also been a promoter of the old rock festival several times guitarist and participated in humanitarian actions, often donating income from appearances to charity.
Movie and television career
In addition to music, Đorđe also established himself as an actor. After his studies, he acted in a number of films and series. Among others, his appearances in films were noted ‘Smacker’ (1986) and ‘Damn Dog’ (2017), as well as in popular series ‘A country doctor’ (1982) and ‘Sinđelići’ (2017). The role in every project often involves a musical contribution – for example, in ‘Damn Dog’ he sings Gaston’s part – which proves the combination of his passions for acting and music. At theater festivals, he won several awards for performances on stage.
Grand stars and television engagement
Since 2018, Đorđe David has a wider audience as a permanent member of the jury of the popular television show Grand stars. As the only representative of the rock scene in the jury, he brings a specific style of evaluation, often attributed the emphasis to ‘behavior of real energy’ in candidates. In the interview, he admitted that he must behave strictly and justly at the Grand, even though he is a rather calm man in private. B92 described him as ‘the only rocker in the Zvezda Grand jury’, which further emphasizes his uniqueness in that music-television format. His involvement in a show like this contributed to the popularity among younger audiences and showed that rock vocals can be a credible mentor in a show generally focused on pop and folk performances.
personal life
Đorđe David lives in Belgrade, where he grew up. He is married to student Ana Mirčetić – Ana is 18 years younger – and they have a daughter, Staša, born in 2014. Despite his 201 cm height and somewhat rebellious image, he is known among his colleagues as a polite and considerate man. In the interviews, he points out that music and acting give him the meaning of life, and he does not hide that he is grateful that he left the thorny path of youth (from the fall into the wrong societies to success) behind him and came out of everything alive and well.
Discography (selection)
- 1995 – Balkans (solo album)
- 2001 – Đorđe David & Fuzzbox (in collaboration with the band Fuzzbox)
- 2010 – Blood Avenger (with Death Saw)
Conclusion
Đorđe David is an example of an artist who manages to combine rock heritage and contemporary media attention. His career spans over more than four decades – from underground rock bands and acting roles to the watched television jury. Through it all, he remains relevant and respected among fans. is always willing to respond to the audience’s love of rock and roll, either fierce concerts or harsh comments in Grand. His story teaches that passion, experience, and firm attitude can achieve longevity in music and entertainment. To learn more, we recommend listening to his albums, watching his film roles or following the shows in which he appears – because Đorđe David is still an active legend of the domestic music scene.
