One of the most busy, talented and famous Serbian actors. After studying law, Mija Aleksic turned to acting, becoming a member of the Yugoslav Drama Theatre and the Yugoslav Drama Theatre in Belgrade. As of the 1950s, Aleksic added movies and - later on television - to his numerous activities.. At ease in drama, Mija Aleksic is best remembered for his talent in the register of comedy.
On November 1982, he received Life Achievement Award "Dobricin prsten" for his roles in Yugoslav theatres.
Was a member (1952-1965) of Yugoslav Drama Theater in Belgrade, where he performed roles such as Proka Puric in Branislav Nusics "Boroved Family", Zevakin in Gogols "Marriage", Smerdjakov in Dostojevskys "The Karamazov Brothers", Tartuffe in Molieres "Tartuffe", Cicikov in Gogols "Death Souls" and many more.
On March 1990, he received Life Achievement Award "Branislav Nusic" for his comedian roles.
Ranked #7 in Serbian newspapers "Vecernje novosti" in Best Serbian Actors & Actresses of XX Century list. (December 2000)
