Zgjim Baraliu

DBA
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Zgjim Baraliu

DBA
About me

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Acting has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. From early school performances to professional sets, I’ve always been drawn to storytelling — to the quiet, unseen moments that reveal who we really are. My formal journey began at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, where I trained in stage and on-camera performance, movement, voice, and scene study under mentors who emphasized honesty, discipline, and imagination as the pillars of craft.

Since then, I’ve appeared in over twenty film and stage productions across New York, London, and the Balkans, ranging from intimate indie films to Off-Broadway theatre. These experiences taught me to approach each character not just as a role, but as a human being whose inner life deserves to be explored with truth and vulnerability. I’m drawn to projects that challenge me emotionally — stories that live in the tension between strength and fragility, silence and eruption.

As an actor, I value collaboration and depth. I enjoy working closely with directors and fellow actors to discover the nuances that make a performance breathe. Whether it’s the physical transformation of a character or the subtle shift of emotional rhythm, I aim to deliver work that feels lived-in and real.

Beyond the screen, I bring the same intensity and curiosity to everything I do. I’m fluent in English, Albanian, and Turkish, comfortable working across cultures, and passionate about bridging different artistic worlds through film.

I am proudly represented by DBA (Dry Blue Agency), and always open to stories that move, challenge, and connect people through truth.


22-32 yearsBudapest (HU)
Acting age22-32 years
NationalityKosovar
Main professionActor
Driver's licensesCar class
Eye colorhazel
Hair colordark brown
Height (cm)177
LanguagesAlbanian(native)English(native)Turkish
DialectsNew York EnglishStandard American English
InstrumentsGuitar
SportSoccerWrestling
PitchCountertenor
Training

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, BA (Hons) Theater/Acting on Camera, 2017 - 2019
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts Company, BA (Hons) Theater/Acting on Camera, 2019 - 2020
Bob Krakower School, Part-time Course Acting on Camera, 2021 - 2021
Marquette University , Part-time Course Theater/Acting on Camera, 2016 - 2017
Catherine Russell School, Part-time Course Acting on Stage, 2019 - 2021

Film
2026
YETI (Feature film)
Klaus
Michael Chaves Mid Atlantic Films
2025
Fever
Curly
Nick Wittman GjirafaStudios - Apollo Pictures
2024
LIBERATION WAR (Feature film)
Bujar / Teacher
Louis Mandylor Kras Production
2021
HOMESICK (Short film)
GUY
Isaias Badilla Self Produced
2021
ALI (Short film)
Ahmad
Chems Guerroumi Self Produced
2020
UNDECIDED (Short film)
Tim
Sheron Moncrieffe Self Produced
2019
ESCAPE TO REALITY (Short film)
Police Officer
Robert Reif Self Produced
2019
MEMORIES (Feature film)
Hit Man
Vanessa Ly Independent Film - Self Produced
2019
ELITES (Short film)
John
Tom Koch Self Produced
2018
SHADOW (Short film)
Jack
Jennifer Mann Self Produced
2018
MOVING DAY (Short film)
Jim
Goran Popovic Self Produced
2017
UNSEEN GUILT (Short film)
Chris
Daniel Arango Self Produced
Theater
2023
DESCRIBE THE NIGHT→ Off-Broadway
Nikolai
Lisa Milinazzo The Academy Company
2022
GLORIA→ Off-Broadway
John
Hal Brooks The Academy Company
2022
TWO SISTERS→ Off-Broadway
Louis
Gloria Zelaya Felt Theater NYC
2022
THE MAN WHO GOT AWAY Off-Broadway
Mike
Davinia Laurie Beechman Theater
2021
IN THE ROOM → Off-Broadway
Major
Jonathan Hirsch Soho Playhouse
2019
ANNA CHRISTIE→ Conservatory Production
Mat Burke
Janis Powell Academy Company
2019
FIFTH OF JULY→ Conservatory Production
Weston
Janis Powell Academy Company
2019
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE→ Conservatory Production
Stanley
Janis Powell Academy Company
2017
RABBIT HOLE→ Conservatory Production
Howie
Burke Pearson Academy Company
2017
THE TROJAN WOMEN→ Off-Broadway
Poseidon / Talthybius
Ioanna Katsarou The Academy
2017
ELLIS
Ian
Don Russell Cooperative Performance