Czech movie actors born in the year 1938
Here are 8 famous actors from Czech Republic were born in 1938:
Ivo Vrzal-Wiegand
Ivo Vrzal-Wiegand (January 6, 1938 Brno-) otherwise known as Ivo Vrzal or Ivo Wiegand is a Czech actor.
He began his acting career in the 1960s and has appeared in over 50 films and television shows. Some of his most notable roles include "The Joke," "Larks on a String," and "My Sweet Little Village." He has also appeared in numerous theater productions throughout his career. In addition to his work as an actor, Vrzal-Wiegand is a well-known voice actor and has lent his voice to various animated productions, including the Czech version of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." He has received several awards for his contributions to Czech cinema and theater, including the prestigious Thalia Award in 1998.
Petr Nározný
Petr Nározný (April 14, 1938 Prague-) a.k.a. Petr Nárožný or Nárožný, Petr is a Czech actor and television presenter.
He studied at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and began his career as an actor in the late 1950s. Throughout the 1960s, he appeared in numerous Czech films and TV shows, often playing comic roles. Nározný became a popular and beloved figure in Czechoslovakia, and his humor and charm made him a favorite among audiences. In the 1980s, he also began working as a television presenter, hosting a variety of shows and specials. Despite the political upheaval and censorship of the time, Nározný continued to entertain and connect with audiences, and his work both as an actor and presenter earned him numerous awards and accolades.
Jiří Menzel
Jiří Menzel (February 23, 1938 Prague-) a.k.a. Jiri Menzel or Jirí Menzel is a Czech film director, actor, screenwriter and theatre director.
He is best known for his film "Closely Watched Trains" (1966), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1968. He began his career as an assistant director at Barrandov Film Studios and made his directorial debut in 1965 with the film "The Hop Pickers". In addition to his directing work, Menzel has also acted in several films and theatre productions. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to Czech cinema, including the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and the Czech Lion Lifetime Achievement Award. Menzel continues to work in the entertainment industry and is considered one of the leading figures of the Czech New Wave movement.
Jiří Krampol
Jiří Krampol (July 11, 1938 Buštěhrad-) is a Czech actor, voice actor, film director and screenwriter.
He studied acting at the Prague Conservatory and later became a member of the National Theatre in Prague. Krampol has appeared in over seventy films and television series, including the popular Czech TV show "Hospital at the End of the City". He is also known for his voice acting work, having lent his voice to many animated and live-action films. In addition to acting, Krampol has also directed several films and written screenplays for various projects. He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Thalia Award for his contributions to Czech theatre. Outside of his work in entertainment, Krampol is a noted conservationist and has been actively involved in protecting the environment and wildlife in the Czech Republic.
Petr Kostka
Petr Kostka (June 11, 1938 Říčany-) is a Czech actor. He has four children, Tereza Kostková, Zuzana Kostková, Helena Kostková and Kateřina Hornyšová.
Petr Kostka began his career in the late 1950s and has appeared in numerous Czech films and television shows, including "The Cremator," "The Ear," and "The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians." He has also acted in theater productions and is a member of the National Theatre in Prague. In addition to his acting career, Kostka is also known for his activism during the Velvet Revolution in 1989, when he participated in protests against the communist government. He has received several awards for his contributions to Czech culture, including the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk in 2002. Kostka continues to act and is considered a prominent figure in Czech cinema and theater.
Ivan Šlapeta
Ivan Šlapeta (March 28, 1938 Olomouc-) a.k.a. Ivan Slapeta is a Czech cinematographer and actor.
He studied cinematography at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and began his career as a camera assistant in the 1960s. He worked on over 70 films as a cinematographer and is known for his collaborations with directors such as František Vláčil and Juraj Herz. Some of his most notable works include "Markéta Lazarová" (1967), "The Cremator" (1969), and "The Night Overtakes Me" (1986). In addition to his work behind the camera, he also appeared as an actor in several films, including "Daisies" (1966) and "The Third Prince" (1982). He received the Czech Lion Award for his lifetime achievement in cinematography in 2008.
Vladimír Hrabánek
Vladimír Hrabánek (January 22, 1938 Prague-August 21, 2008 Prague) a.k.a. V. Hrabánek was a Czech actor.
He was best known for his many appearances in Czech films and television shows, including "Lemonade Joe", "The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians", and "The Princess with the Golden Star". Hrabánek also had a successful career as a voice actor, lending his voice to many Czech dubs of popular foreign films and cartoons. Outside of acting, Hrabánek was a trained electrician and worked in the field before making the switch to entertainment. He was also a passionate advocate for the preservation of historic buildings and landmarks in Prague.
Jan Šmíd
Jan Šmíd (April 21, 1938 Vítkovice-) is a Czech actor.
He studied acting at the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in the city of Brno.Šmíd is best known for his work in film and theater, having appeared in many popular Czech movies and plays. He has won several awards for his work, including the Thalie Award for best supporting actor. In addition to acting, Šmíd has also worked as a theater director and served as the artistic director of the National Theatre in Prague. He is considered one of the most respected and influential figures in Czech theater and film.