Serbia postage stamps year 2003 Famous people – Serbian Actors set 

Serbia postage stamps year 2003 Famous people – Serbian Actors set 

The “Famous Serbian Actors” stamp issue was released by Serbia and Montenegro on 20 May 2003. It was issued as a miniature sheet with 8 postage stamps and 8 labels honoring important figures of Serbian theatre and film.

2003 – Famous Serbian Actors (Serbia & Montenegro)

• Date of issue: 20 May 2003
• Format: Miniature sheet
• Number of stamps: 8 stamps (+ decorative labels)
• Face value: 16 dinars each
• Printing: multicolour offset
• Catalogue numbers: Michel 3120–3127, Scott 190 (mini-sheet).

Actors depicted on the stamps

The sheet commemorates well-known Serbian stage and screen actors:

1. Ilija Stanojević – pioneer of Serbian theatre.
2. Dobrica Milutinović – famous stage actor who played roles like Romeo and King Lear.
3. Žanka Stokić – legendary actress often called the “Serbian Sarah Bernhardt.”
4. Raša Plaović – major Yugoslav theatre performer.
5. Mata Milošević – actor and theatre director.
6. Ljuba Tadić – one of the most respected Yugoslav dramatic actors.
7. Zoran Radmilović – famous for memorable roles in Yugoslav cinema and theatre.
8. Olivera Marković – leading theatre and film actress.

Philatelic notes

• The stamps are usually collected as a complete miniature sheet rather than individually.
• The issue highlights the development of Serbian theatre and film culture in the 20th century.
• Released during the short-lived state union of Serbia and Montenegro (2003–2006).