Dinu Cocea
He was born in Periș, Ilfov County, Romania. Cocea graduated from Gheorghe Lazăr National College before he began his acting career in 1958. However, he made his mark as a director and screenwriter, most notably directing Haiducii lui Șaptecai. In 2010 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award of Excellence at the Iasi International Film Festival.