[2] He graduated from the High School of Electrical Engineering "Nikola Tesla" in Belgrade, where he earned the nickname "Lane".

[3] Initially, Gutović wanted to study at the Faculty of Mathematics, although he later enrolled in the Belgrade Academy for theater, cinema, radio and television, from which he graduated in 1967.

[6][8][9] His first major role on television was in the comedy series Diplomci, although, he earned more popularity in Bolji Život and Otvorena vrata.

[6] Between 2006 and 2011, he again portrayed Srećko Šojić in Bela lađa ("A White Boat"), which was a loose continuation of Tesna koža.

[15] In 2006, he became a member of the National Theatre in Belgrade,[5] and between 2006 and 2008 he served as the president of the Association of Drama Artists of Serbia.

[6] On 19 August 2021, Gutović's health suddenly deteriorated and he was transported to the Military Medical Academy for treatment.