Marcel Iures is one of Romania's most acclaimed stage and screen actors, having starred in more than two dozen features in his native country and twice being named its best actor. His American film credits include The Peacemaker starring George Clooney, Mission: Impossible (1996) starring Tom Cruise, and Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) starring Cruise and Brad Pitt. Among his most noted Romanian films are The Last Messenger, Balanta (1992) (The Oak), Society's Pillars, Vacanta cea mare (1988) (The Big Holiday), The Duel and Romanian. He recently finished filming Amen. (2002) for director Costa-Gavras.