Czech movie actors born in the year 1956
Here are 8 famous actors from Czech Republic were born in 1956:
Vladimir Kulich
Vladimir Kulich (July 14, 1956 Prague-) also known as Vladmir Kulich is a Czech actor.
He is best known for his roles as Buliwyf in the movie "The 13th Warrior" and as The Beast in the television series "Angel". Kulich began his acting career in the 1980s and has since appeared in over 50 movies and television shows. Prior to his acting career, Kulich was a professional hockey player and played for the Vancouver Canucks and Italian team HC Gardena. He currently resides in British Columbia, Canada and continues to act in film and television. Additionally, he is known for his work as a voice actor, having contributed his voice to several video games such as "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" and "World of Warcraft".
Martin Stropnický
Martin Stropnický (December 19, 1956 Prague-) is a Czech actor. He has five children, Matěj Stropnický, Anna Stropnický, Frantiska Stropnická, Kordula Stropnická and Melichar Stropnický.
In addition to his acting career, Martin Stropnický has also been involved in politics. He served as the Czech Minister of Defence from 2014 to 2017, and prior to that was a member of the Czech Parliament. Stropnický's interest in politics began in the 1980s, when he was part of the Czech anti-communist dissident movement. He has also been involved in various human rights organizations. Stropnický is known for his roles in Czech films such as "The Garden" and "Cosy Dens," and has won several awards for his acting work.
Jiří Růžička
Jiří Růžička (January 8, 1956 Prague-February 20, 1999 Sušice) a.k.a. Jiri Ruzicka or Jirí Ruzicka ml. was a Czech actor and screenwriter.
He was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia and grew up in a family of actors. His father was also an actor, as well as his uncle and grandfather. Růžička began his acting career in the 1970s and quickly became a popular figure in Czechoslovakia. He was known for his roles in popular Czech films such as "Vyhrávat se umí jenom v ping-pongu" and "Ucho".
Aside from acting, Růžička also wrote screenplays for films, including "Lidé z maringotek" and "Perníková věž". He was considered one of the most talented writers of his generation.
Tragically, Růžička died at the age of 43 in a car accident near the town of Sušice, Czech Republic. His death was a huge loss to the Czech film industry, as he was known for his immense talent and dedication to his craft.
Otmar Bracuzský
Otmar Bracuzský (February 13, 1956 Jihlava-) otherwise known as Otmar Brancuzký, O. Brancuzský, Otmar Branczuský, Otomar Brancúzsky or Otmar Brancuzský is a Czech actor and dubber.
He graduated from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and has since appeared in numerous film, television, and theater productions. Some of his most notable roles include playing the character of Jirka in the film "Akumulátor 1" and portraying the character of Otto in the movie "Kráska v nesnázích". Additionally, Bracuzský has served as a voice actor for various animated films and television series, including providing the Czech voice for characters such as Bugs Bunny and Tweety in Looney Tunes cartoons. In 1993, he was awarded the Thalia Award for his performances in theater.
Martin Duba
Martin Duba (July 1, 1956 Prague-) is a Czech cinematographer and actor.
He studied cinematography at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and started his career as a camera assistant. Duba has worked on over 50 films throughout his career and has won several awards for his work, including the Czech Lion Award for Best Cinematography for the film Kuky se vrací in 2011. In addition to his work behind the camera, Duba has also dabbled in acting and has appeared in several Czech TV shows and films, including the popular series Most! and the film Nejkrásnější hádanka. He is considered one of the most respected and influential cinematographers in Czech cinema.
Pavel Skřípal
Pavel Skřípal (February 11, 1956 Karlovy Vary-) is a Czech actor.
He graduated from the Faculty of Theatre of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague in 1980. He was first engaged at the J.K. Tyl Theatre in Plzeň (1980-1985), then he moved to the National Theatre in Prague (1985-1995) and later to the Vinohrady Theatre in Prague (1995-2000). He has starred in many films, including "Loners" (2000), "The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians" (1981), and "Joachim, Put It in the Machine" (1974). Skřípal has also appeared in TV series such as "The Art of Murder" (2008) and "The Old Lady's Visit" (1976).
Václav Vydra
Václav Vydra (January 7, 1956 Prague-) a.k.a. V. Vydra, Václav Vydra ml. or Václav Vydra nejml. is a Czech actor and voice actor.
He comes from a family of actors, with both his father and grandfather being well-known in the Czech film industry. Vydra first stepped into the limelight when he played Jaroslav Kraus in the popular Czech TV series "Zdivočelá země" in the 1980s. Since then, he has appeared in numerous films, TV shows and theatrical productions, and has won awards for his acting.
Vydra is also known for his voice acting work, particularly in dubbing foreign films and TV series into Czech. He has lent his voice to many popular characters, including Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and Biggles in the eponymous film.
Outside of his acting work, Vydra has also been involved in politics. He was a candidate for the Green Party in the 2006 Czech parliamentary elections, and has been an advocate for environmental protection and animal rights.
Zdenek Palusga
Zdenek Palusga (March 27, 1956 Frýdek-Místek-) is a Czech actor.
He is best known for his work in Czech theatre and film industry. Palusga studied at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and made his professional acting debut in the late 1970s. He gained critical acclaim for his performance in the play "The Beggar's Opera" at the National Theatre in Prague, which was also later adapted into a film.
Palusga has appeared in numerous films and television series both in the Czech Republic and internationally. Some of his notable roles include "Up and Down," "Cosy Dens," and "Divided We Fall." In addition to his acting work, Palusga is also a professor at the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno, where he teaches acting.