Florian Munteanu (The Contractor) is one of the rising stars in Hollywood and has found his place within the film industry. The actor has been cast as Krieg in the adaptation of the iconic videogame “Borderlands“.
The film, directed by Eli Roth (Inglourious Basterds and Hostal), features him sharing the screen with other legendary figures like Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis. In an interview, he confessed that he loved the role he had.
One of the aspects he was most drawn to about his character, the bodyguard of Tiny Tina, played by Ariana Greenblatt (Barbie), is that he was able to really let loose and “tap into his inner madness” for the action-comedy.
Florian Munteanu’s age, height and nationality
Florian Munteanu was born on October 13, 1990, in Romania. He holds German nationality but is of Romanian origin. He is currently 33 years old, his zodiac sign is Libra and he stands 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) tall.
The star, also known as Big Nasty, showed an interest in sports and cinema from a very young age. He trained in martial arts and, before starting his acting career, he dedicated himself to weightlifting and boxing.
Florian Munteanu and his parents in 2023. (Source: @bignasty)
These sports activities not only helped him develop an impressive physical build but also taught him discipline and perseverance, skills that proved crucial in his acting career.
Although detailed information about his formal education is unknown, it is known that he dedicated a lot of time to his physical training. His preparation in martial arts has been an integral part of his life from adolescence to the present.
Florian Munteanu’s love life
Florian Munteanu tends to keep his personal life, including his love life, private. As of now, he has not publicly been known to have a girlfriend, so it is believed that the “Borderlands” actor is currently single.
When the premiere of “Creed II” took place in 2018, rumors began circulating that he might have had a romantic link with his co-star Tessa Thompson, due to some affectionate photos of them together. However, this was not true.
Florian Munteanu’s social media
The actor is quite active on social media, where he shares updates about his career, future projects, and aspects of his personal life. His profiles allow him to connect with his followers, such as on Instagram (@bignasty).
Florian Munteanu’s filmography
Florian Munteanu made his film industry debut in 2016 with his first appearance in the Romanian movie “Bucharest Non-Stop“, a dark comedy focusing on a series of events occurring on a bus in Bucharest during one night.
Although his role in the project directed by Dan Chişu was not a leading one, it marked the beginning of his career. His participation provided him with the opportunity to start building his profile in the entertainment industry.
His big break came with his role as Viktor Drago in the drama “Creed II” in 2018. Playing the son of the famous villain Ivan Drago gave him notable visibility and international recognition.
Florian Munteanu as Viktor Drago in Creed II. (Source: IMDb)
His performance was praised for its intensity and physical presence, establishing him as an actor to watch in the action genre. Since then, he has been involved in multiple major productions.
In “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings“, he appeared in the Marvel universe as Razor Fist, an antagonist. His role required advanced combat skills and added a dynamic dimension to the action film.
He has also appeared in television series, such as the latest season of the acclaimed Netflix spin-off “Vikings: Valhalla“. There, he played George Maniakes, a Byzantine warrior and leader.
