Early life and education
Marko Grabež was born 1992 in Belgrade. As a child, he was attracted to acting – his parents enrolled him in the Belgrade Youth Theater at the age of seven, Dadov, and then For seven years attended the acting studio of Sandra Rodić Janković. After completion Fifth Belgrade High School, entered the Faculty of Dramatic Arts (FDU) in Belgrade and Graduate of acting in the class of professor Dragan Petrović Pelet. He gained his first experiences in film in the third year of college, acting in the achievement “I defended young Bosnia”. These early engagements, with the mentoring support of the professor, paved the way for his professional acting career.
Theater career
studio 212 and repertoire
After graduation, the ravine joined studio 212, one of the most prestigious theaters in Belgrade, where he is a permanent member of the ensemble. In the interviews, he points out that the theater shapes him as an actor because it enables “exchanging energy with the audience”. Among the performances in which he performed:
- “Tomb for Boris Davidovich” – The first professional role on the stage, which taught him how different theater acting is from film and TV.
- “Diary about Čarnojević”, “Coffee and cigarettes”, “Consent” and “Amsterdam” – plays from the repertoire of Atelje 212 and Belgrade scenes in which he stood out.
other theater collaborations
In addition to the home theater, Grabež was a guest at the National Theater and other Belgrade scenes. Nova.rs describes him as one of the most talented actors of his generation and emphasizes his involvement in numerous plays.
Breakthrough on television and film
First roles and rise
He played his first significant role in 2014, interpreting Nedeljko Čabrinović in the film “I defended young Bosnia” (later translated into the series). in the series “Shadows over the Balkans 2” (2019) acted Inspector Božidar Zečević, which brought him wider recognition. Criticism praised his ability to fill the character’s complexity in a dark, historical thriller.
television series
- “Morning will change everything” (2018) – One of his early TV roles.
- “Shadows over the Balkans” 2 (2019) – interpreted Inspector Božidar Zečević.
- “Impure Blood” (Bad Blood, 2021) – He acted Effendi Mitu, and the series was shot in parallel with the film of the same name based on the novel by Borisav Stanković.
- “Saber” (Operation Saber, 2024) – role Čedomir Jovanović In the series about the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Đinđić, he attracted a lot of attention. The series was awarded at the Canneseries 2024 Festival special award for interpreting the cast.
- “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints” (2024) – The historical drama in which he appeared.
- “Tycoon 2” (Tajkun 2, 2025) – According to the announcement of mobile operator Yettel, in the second season of the popular series, he acts next to Dragan Bjelogrlić, Nade Shargin and other big names.
- “Absolute 100” (absolute 100, 2025) – a political thriller-miniseries whose world premiere was held in 2025/26. years. The official catalog of the Karlovy Vary Festival lists Grabež in the cast along with Anita Ognjanović, Boris Isaković and others.
- “Time of Death” (Time Death, 2025) – a historical series that is listed among his projects at the Slano film Days festival. At the time of writing, broadcasting is still expected, so there are no publicly available details about its role.
Film roles
- “The Man Who Defended Gavrilo Princip” (2014) – debuted in film.
- “Patria” (2015) – appears in a historical drama.
- “The Beheading of St. John the Baptist” / “Sexing” (2022) – a religious film in which he interprets an important role.
- “Rift in the Ice” / “Ice crack” (2025) – Announced feature drama produced by Firefly Productions.
- “Wedding” / “The wedding” (2026) – Igor Šeregija film. Film center FNE points out that Komedija achieved an excellent cinematic start and cites Grabež in the cast together with Rene Bitorajec, Dragan Bjelogrlić and others. On the website of the Pula Public Open University Poreč, the film was advertised as a comedy with a strong cast, including Marko grabež.
Characteristics of acting style
Grabe was praised for natural, spontaneously humorous performance and energy. In the interviews, he emphasizes that it is more important for him to understand the psychology of the character than to make gestural bravado. His colleagues describe him as a workaholic who approaches theater, film and television with equal passion.
Music career
In addition to acting, Marko Grabež is an active musician. He is the frontman of Belgrade’s Koikoi alternative, where he sings and plays the guitar. Previously, he founded a band with his friend Strahinja Blažić Cheguerillaz which was active until 2014. In 2017, he gathered a new line-up of Koikoi with drummer Ivan Pavlović Gizma, and his debut album “Call aside” They published in 2021. On the tour in 2021, they played more than 30 concerts, which Grabež cites as one of the most strenuous, but most fulfilling experiences in life. The band is known for the combination of psychedelia, pop and folklore influences, and critics consider it the leader of the new Belgrade alternative scene.
Social networks
Marko Grabež is active on social networks in the context of promoting his acting and musical projects. His band Koikoi maintains profiles on Instagram and Facebook, where he informs fans about concerts and new releases. The actor’s private profiles have not been officially confirmed; This is why he appears in public mainly through performances, interviews and promotional releases of the band.
Public perception and searches
Thanks to the combination of acting success and musical career, Grabež has gained a reputation in the region talented and versatile artist. Viewers are particularly interested:
- How old is Marko grabež? – He was born in 1992, so according to available data in 2026, he has 33 years.
- Is he married or has children? – information about his private life is not publicly available; The actor rarely talks about family, so it can be said that he keeps this information to himself.
- What are his most famous projects? – The series “Shadows over the Balkans” and “Sablja” brought him wider fame, while the more recent projects “Tycoon 2” and “Absolute 100” were highlighted at festivals.
- Is he active in music? – Yes, he is the frontman of the band Koikoi and performs at regional festivals; The album “Calls to the side” was released in 2021.
Conclusion
Marko Grabež is an actor and musician whose work includes theater, television, film and alternative rock scene. Growing up in Belgrade and educated in DADOV and at FDU, he quickly attracted attention with his roles in the series “Shadows over the Balkans” and “Sablja”. He later expanded his repertoire to films, and since 2024, he has entered new productions such as “Tycoon 2” and “Absolute 100”, and makes a movie “Wedding”. At the same time, he leads the band Koikoi, with whom he performs throughout the Balkans. Although little is known about his private life, professional references confirm that he is one of the most interesting young artists of today’s Serbian scene. For the latest news and projects, follow his work in the theater, on television and at concerts.