Žanka Stokić
Žanka Stokić | |
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Stokić on a 2003 issue Serbian postage stamp | |
| Born | Živana Stokić 24 January 1887 |
| Died | 21 July 1947 (aged 60) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1902–1944 |
Živana "Žanka" Stokić (Serbian Cyrillic: Живана Жанка Стокић; 24 January 1887 – 21 July 1947) was a Serbian actress.
Though most popular for her work in comedy, she also excelled in dramatic roles. Often referred to as the "Serbian Sarah Bernhardt" and "Great Žanka", she is considered by critics and many of her peers as the greatest Serbian actress of all time.