Czech movie actors born in the year 1951
Here are 9 famous actors from Czech Republic were born in 1951:
Vladimír Čech
Vladimír Čech (July 6, 1951 Prague-March 22, 2013) was a Czech actor.
He was one of the most prominent actors in the Czech Republic, having appeared in over 80 films and television series. Čech began his acting career in the late 1970s, and quickly gained popularity in his home country for his talent and versatility. He was known for his ability to portray complex characters, and his performances were often praised for their depth and emotional intensity. In addition to his work in film and television, Čech was also a celebrated stage actor, having performed in numerous productions at theaters throughout the Czech Republic. Despite his success, Čech remained humble and committed to his craft throughout his career. He continued to act until his death in 2013, at the age of 61.
Miroslav Krobot
Miroslav Krobot (November 12, 1951 Šumperk-) is a Czech actor, theatre director, screenwriter and television director. He has one child, Lenka Krobotová.
Krobot studied acting at the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno, Czech Republic. He began his career as a theatre actor, working for the Brno City Theatre and then the Theatre on the Balustrade in Prague. Krobot established himself as a respected theatre director both in the Czech Republic and internationally, directing productions at the National Theatre in Prague, the Edinburgh Festival and the Schauspielhaus Zurich, among others.
Krobot has also worked in film and television, appearing in over 50 films and TV series. Some of his notable performances include "Something Like Happiness" (2005), "Nowhere in Africa" (2001) and "Divided We Fall" (2000), for which he won the Czech Lion Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In addition to his acting work, Krobot has also written screenplays for several films and directed for television. He is known for his commitment to promoting Czech culture and has been involved in various initiatives promoting Czech theatre and film internationally.
Petr Šabach
Petr Šabach (August 23, 1951 Prague-) also known as Petr Sabach is a Czech screenwriter, actor and writer.
Petr Šabach gained fame for his screenplay for the Czech film Pelíšky (1999), which is considered one of the greatest films in Czech cinema history. Prior to working in film, Šabach was a successful writer and author, publishing a number of books such as Vražedné útoky v těhotenství (1984) and The Year of the Devil (2002). He has also acted in several Czech films and tv shows, including the popular tv series Návštěvníci (1983).Šabach has won a number of awards for his work, including the Czech Lion for Best Screenplay for Pelíšky and the Magnesia Litera Readers' Award for his book The Year of the Devil.
Svatopluk Skopal
Svatopluk Skopal (May 28, 1951 Kutná Hora-) is a Czech actor, theater arts educator and film director. He has one child, František Skopal.
Skopal graduated from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and initially worked at the National Theatre in Prague. He later became a member of the J. K. Tyl Theatre in Pilsen, where he served as the artistic director. Skopal has appeared in over 100 films and television shows, including the films "The Best of Men" and "Tomorrow I'll Wake Up and Scald Myself with Tea". He has also directed several films and produced numerous theater productions. Skopal has received several accolades for his work, including the Thalia Award for his contributions to Czech theater. In addition to his artistic career, he has also served as a lecturer at the Academy of Performing Arts and as a member of the Czech Senate.
Miroslav Donutil
Miroslav Donutil (February 7, 1951 Třebíč-) also known as Donutil, Miroslav is a Czech actor. He has two children, Tomáš Donutil and Martin Donutil.
Donutil began his acting career in the 1970s in various theater productions in Czechoslovakia. In the 1980s, he transitioned to film and television work, starring in numerous Czech films and TV shows. He gained wider recognition for his roles in the TV miniseries "The Visitors" and the film "Loners". Donutil is known for his versatility in playing both comedic and dramatic roles. He has won several awards for his work, including the Best Actor award at the Czech Lion Awards in 2006 for his performance in the film "Holiday Makers". In addition to his acting work, Donutil has also worked as a voice actor and dubber, lending his voice to various films and animated TV shows.
Vladimír Marek
Vladimír Marek (August 6, 1951 Prague-) is a Czech actor.
He studied acting at the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno and made his acting debut in the 1974 film "The Joke". He has since appeared in numerous films, TV shows, and stage productions in Czechoslovakia and later in the Czech Republic. Marek is known for his versatile acting skills, playing roles that vary from comedy to drama. He has received several awards for his performances, including the Thalia Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1999. Marek is also known for being an advocate for human rights and has been awarded the Alice Garrigue Masaryk Award for his activism.
Miroslav Mejzlík
Miroslav Mejzlík (July 7, 1951 Třebíč-) a.k.a. Miloslav Mejzlík is a Czech actor.
Mejzlík began his acting career in the late 1970s in various Czech theatre productions such as "The Puppet-Show Man" by Jiří A. Pinkava and "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. He also appeared in TV series and films including "Rouhé ráno" (1984), "Vyprávěj" (2013), and "The Teacher" (2016). Mejzlík is known for his versatile acting skills and has received critical acclaim for his performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. In addition to his work in acting, he has also lent his voice to several audiobooks and dubbing projects.
Josef Klíma
Josef Klíma (March 19, 1951 Prague-) is a Czech screenwriter, journalist, actor and writer.
Klíma was born in Prague and studied journalism at Charles University. He started his career as a journalist and worked for several newspapers and magazines. In 1983, he made his debut as a screenwriter with the film "The Candidate," which won the Best Screenplay award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Apart from screenwriting, Klíma has also acted in several films and TV shows. He is known for his roles in "The Elementary School," "The Ride," and "The Boarding School."
As a writer, Klíma has published several books, including "Memoirs of a Film Buff," "The Magic Power of Screenwriting," and "Lost in the Picture." He has also written several plays, which have been performed in Czech theaters.
Klíma is considered one of the most respected figures in Czech cinema and has won several awards for his work, including the Czech Lion for Best Screenplay. He continues to work in the film industry in his roles as a screenwriter, actor, and journalist.
Jiří Vondráček
Jiří Vondráček (January 7, 1951 Chrudim-) also known as Vondráček, Jiří is a Czech composer, musician, bassist and actor. His child is called Lucie Vondráčková.
Jiří Vondráček began his musical career in the early 1970s as a member of various Czechoslovak rock bands such as Olympic, Framus Five and Energit. He later transitioned into composing music for films and television, gaining recognition for his work on several popular Czech films. In addition to his music career, Vondráček has also appeared in a number of Czech films and TV series as an actor. He has won several awards for both his music and acting, including the Czech Lion award for Best Original Music in 2005. Today, Vondráček is regarded as one of the most influential figures in Czech music and film.