Mircea Diaconu | |
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.jpg) Diaconu acting in Enigmatic Variations in Toronto, April 2011 | |
| Minister of Culture | |
| In office 7 May 2012 – 25 June 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Victor Ponta |
| Preceded by | Hunor Kelemen |
| Succeeded by | Puiu Hașotti |
| Member of the European Parliament for Romania | |
| In office 1 July 2014 – 2 July 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 December 1949 Vlădești, Argeș County, Romania |
| Political party | Independent (2014–present) |
| Other political affiliations | National Liberal Party (2008–2014) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | I.L. Caragiale Institute of Theatre and Film Arts |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, and politician |
| Awards | National Order of Merit, Officer rank |
Mircea Diaconu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈmirtʃe̯a diˈakonu]; born 24 December 1949) is a Romanian actor, writer, and politician. First appearing on stage in 1970, and on screen two years later, Diaconu pursued a lengthy career in both formats, working with a series of prominent directors. He acted in some sixty films through the 2000s, and continued to act in theatre during the ensuing decade. He took part in the Romanian Revolution of 1989. In 2008, he entered electoral politics, becoming a senator, and subsequently serving a term as a Member of the European Parliament. In 2019, he ran for president, placing fourth.