Povilas Barzdzius (often credited as Povilas Barzdžius) is a Lithuanian actor and theater performer known for his expressive range and his ability to inhabit both classical and contemporary roles. A graduate of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, he has become a respected figure in the Vilnius theater scene, frequently collaborating with renowned directors on the national stage. Barzdzius earned international recognition for his role as a Prison Guard in the fourth season of the Netflix hit Stranger Things (2022), where he was part of the ensemble that created the chilling atmosphere of the Soviet-era prison. His screen work is characterized by a disciplined physicality, a trait he shares with many actors trained in the rigorous Baltic theatrical tradition.