Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic was born on June 5, 1933 in Koracica near Mladenovac, Serbia, Yugoslavia. He was an actor, known for Walter Defends Sarajevo (1972), I Even Met Happy Gypsies (1967) and Moment (1978). He was married to Julijana 'Lula' Zivojinovic. He died on May 22, 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia.
Most popular foreign actor in China, mostly thanks to his appearance in
Walter Defends Sarajevo (1972). Every New Years' Eve this film can be
seen on Chinese TV.
In 1990 elected for Serbian Parlament.
Ranked #6 in Serbian newspapers "Vecernje novosti" in «Best Serbian
Actors & Actresses of XX Century» list. (December 2000).
On August 1993, he received Life Achievement Award "Slavica" for his
roles in Yugoslav cinematography.