Czech movie actors born in the year 1933
Here are 7 famous actors from Czech Republic were born in 1933:
Luděk Munzar
Luděk Munzar (March 20, 1933 Nová Včelnice-) also known as Luděk Munzar is a Czech actor. He has three children, Johana Munzarová, Barbora Munzarová and Tereza Munzarová.
Munzar began his acting career in the early 1960s in various theater productions, before transitioning to film and television. He has appeared in over 80 films and television shows, including the award-winning film The Firemen's Ball directed by Miloš Forman. He has also performed in radio plays and voiced several animated characters.
In addition to his acting work, Munzar is also a writer and has published several books, including collections of poetry and memoirs. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts and has supported various charities throughout his career. Munzar received the Medal of Merit from the Czech Republic in 2003 for his contributions to the arts and culture.
Dalimil Klapka
Dalimil Klapka (March 22, 1933 Prague-) also known as D. Klapka is a Czech actor.
He studied at the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and began his acting career in the late 1950s. Klapka appeared in over 60 films including "The Cremator" (1969), "Adelheid" (1970), and "Valerie and Her Week of Wonders" (1970). He also participated in numerous theatre productions, both in his home country and abroad. Klapka was awarded the Czech Lion Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1998 for his performance in the film "Return of the Idiot". He continued to act in films and on stage until his retirement in 2007.
Bořivoj Navrátil
Bořivoj Navrátil (September 26, 1933 Kroměříž-October 31, 2011 Prague) a.k.a. Borivoj Navratil or B. Navrátil was a Czech actor.
He started his career in the 1950s and became one of the most recognizable faces in Czech film and theater. He appeared in over 100 films, including "The Firemen's Ball" by Miloš Forman and "The Ear" by Karel Kachyňa. Navrátil was also a distinguished theater actor, known for his roles in productions of the National Theatre in Prague and the Theatre of Music in Brno. In addition to his acting career, he was a well-respected director and translator. He received numerous awards for his contributions to the Czech cultural scene, including the Medal of Merit from the Czech Republic.
Stanislav Tříska
Stanislav Tříska (January 29, 1933 Pilsen-October 23, 1996 Zlín) was a Czech actor.
Tříska is widely regarded as one of the greatest Czech actors of all time. He studied acting at the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno and began his career at the National Theatre in Prague. Tříska appeared in over 100 films, including Academy Award-winning classics such as Miloš Forman's "Amadeus" and "The Unbearable Lightness of Being". He was also a regular on Czech television, where he starred in several popular series. Tříska was known for his powerful performances and his ability to convey complex emotions through his acting. In addition to his successful acting career, Tříska was also known for his activism and was a vocal critic of the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia. He passed away in 1996 at the age of 63.
Karel Hála
Karel Hála (October 2, 1933 Hradec Králové-July 6, 2008 Prague) a.k.a. Hála, Karel was a Czech actor.
Hála was known for his work in both film and theater. He began his career in the 1950s and appeared in many Czech films, including "Laterna magika" (1958), "The White Sheik" (1960), and "The Cremator" (1969). He also performed in numerous stage productions, often collaborating with the National Theatre in Prague. In addition to acting, Hála was also a singer and songwriter, with several albums and hits to his name. Hála passed away in 2008 at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy as one of Czechoslovakia's most beloved actors.
Frantisek Vicena
Frantisek Vicena (June 24, 1933 Znojmo-October 15, 1984 Prague) was a Czech actor.
Throughout his career, Frantisek Vicena starred in over 100 films and TV shows. Some of his most notable roles include playing Jindrich Matula in the film "Valerie and Her Week of Wonders" (1970) and Jan Gapa in the film "All My Good Countrymen" (1968).
Vicena became a member of the National Theatre in Prague in 1965, where he acted in various productions such as "The Three Sisters" by Anton Chekov and "The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay. In addition to his acting work, he also worked as a dubbing actor, giving his voice to characters in films such as "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" and "The Godfather".
Sadly, Frantisek Vicena passed away in 1984 at the age of 51 due to heart failure. Despite his untimely death, his performances continue to be celebrated and remembered by fans of Czech cinema.
Ivan Palec
Ivan Palec (April 11, 1933 Hradec Králové-December 16, 2010 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence) was a Czech actor.
He studied puppetry and dramatic arts at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, where he trained under the renowned Czech actor Jan Werich. Palec later joined the National Theatre in Prague, where he acted in numerous productions, including plays by William Shakespeare and Anton Chekhov.
Palec's illustrious acting career spanned over five decades, and he appeared in numerous films and television series over the years. Perhaps his most famous role was in the 1969 film, All My Compatriots, directed by Vojtěch Jasný. The film is considered a masterpiece of Czech cinema and won the Grand Prix at the 1969 Cannes Film Festival.
In addition to his acting career, Palec was a prolific voice actor, dubbing foreign films and TV shows into Czech. He was also an accomplished painter and author, publishing several books over the years.
Palec moved to France in the 1980s, where he continued to act in both film and theatre. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most celebrated actors in Czech theatre and film history.