Czech movie actors born in the year 1966
Here are 13 famous actors from Czech Republic were born in 1966:
Jiří Macháček
Jiří Macháček (July 6, 1966 Litoměřice-) also known as Doktor Vinetu or Jiri Machacek is a Czech actor. His children are called Berta Macháčková and Antonín Macháček.
Jiří Macháček gained popularity for his performances in various Czech films, TV series and also on stage. He achieved critical acclaim for his portrayal of the character "Bořek" in the popular Czech film "Pelíšky". He has won two prestigious Czech Lion awards for his outstanding acting skills. His other notable film appearances include "Loners" and "The Inheritance" among many others. Macháček's career also extends to the theatre where he has been a part of several productions including "Othello" and "Hamlet". He is also known for his charitable work and continues to support various causes.
Petr Jarchovský
Petr Jarchovský (October 6, 1966 Prague-) also known as Petr Jarchovsky is a Czech screenwriter and actor.
Jarchovský graduated from the Faculty of Education at Charles University in Prague with a degree in Czech language and literature. He began his career in the film industry as a script consultant and later started writing screenplays for Czech films and television series. In 1999, he won the Czech Lion Award for Best Screenplay for the film “Buttoners” (“Knoflíkáři”).
Apart from his work in the film industry, Jarchovský is also known for his acting roles in various Czech films and television shows. He has appeared in films such as “Divided We Fall” (“Musíme si pomáhat”) and “Up and Down” (“Horem pádem”).
Jarchovský has collaborated closely with Czech director Jan Hřebejk, and their partnership has produced some of Czech cinema’s most critically acclaimed films, including “Cosy Dens” (“Pelíšky”), “Divided We Fall,” and “Up and Down.” Jarchovský’s screenplays are known for their biting humor, social commentary, and strong character development.
In addition to his work in film and television, Jarchovský also writes for the stage and has authored several books. He is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in contemporary Czech cinema and is considered to be one of the leading screenwriters of his generation.
Ludek Drizhal
Ludek Drizhal (April 29, 1966 Prague-) also known as Louis Ludek Drizhal is a Czech film score composer, music producer, composer, conductor and actor.
He began his career in the music industry as a drummer in his teenage years and later went on to study music production, composition and conducting at the Prague Conservatory. Drizhal has composed music for numerous films including the award-winning animated movie "The Wild Bees" (2001), the comedy "Empties" (2007) and the sci-fi film "The Rezort" (2015).
Apart from composing, he has also worked as a conductor with a number of orchestras including the Prague Symphony Orchestra, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra. Drizhal has also acted in several films such as "Kuky se vrací" (2010) and the TV series "Protektor" (2010).
Drizhal received the Best Music Award at the Czech Lion Awards in 2001, 2006 and 2016 for his outstanding contributions to Czech cinema. He continues to be a prominent figure in the Czech music industry and is known for his versatility as a composer and conductor.
Jan Potměšil
Jan Potměšil (March 31, 1966 Prague-) also known as Jan Potmesil is a Czech actor. His children are called Šimon Potměšil and Honzík Potměšil.
Jan Potměšil graduated from the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (DAMU) in 1990. He then worked at the National Theatre in Prague, where he played in over 60 productions. In addition to his work in theatre, he has also acted in several Czech films and television shows. Some of his notable film credits include Kolya (1996), Šakalí léta (1993), and Gympl s (r)učením omezeným (2012). His television appearances include roles in shows such as The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians (1981), Czech Soda (2007), and Kosmo (2018). Potměšil is also active in dubbing, having lent his voice to characters in films such as The Lion King (1994) and Pocahontas (1995) in the Czech version.
Jan Vondráček
Jan Vondráček (August 16, 1966 Prague-) also known as J. Vondrácek or Jan Vondrácek is a Czech actor and voice actor.
Jan Vondráček's acting career began in the early 1990s when he appeared in Czech films and TV shows. He has since become a prominent figure in the Czech entertainment industry, having starred in over 50 films and TV series. Vondráček is also an accomplished voice actor, lending his voice to many popular characters in Czech-language dubbed versions of foreign films and TV shows. He has won several awards for his work, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the 1996 Czech Lion Awards for his role in the film "Kolja". In addition to his acting and voice acting work, Vondráček is also a theater director and has directed productions at the Prague National Theater and other theaters in the Czech Republic.
Ondřej Malý
Ondřej Malý (January 19, 1966 Ostrava-) also known as Ondrej Malý is a Czech actor. He has two children, Adam Malý and Anežka Malý.
Ondřej Malý began his acting career in the late 1980s, after graduating from the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno. He made his debut on the big screen with a supporting role in the 1988 film "Almost Elvis," and continued to appear in both film and television productions throughout the 1990s.
In 1995, Malý won the Czech Lion Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Má 3,14 tě ráda." He has since been nominated for several other Czech Lion Awards, and in 2011, he won the Best Actor award at the Audiovision festival for his role in the television series "Kosmo."
Malý is also known for his work as a voice actor, providing the Czech dubbing for characters in films such as "Toy Story," "The Incredibles," and "Cars."
In addition to his acting career, Malý is also a musician and a playwright. He has written several plays, including "Dina," which premiered at the Vaclav Havel Library in Prague in 2018. Malý also performs with his band, The Respektors, which plays an eclectic mix of rock, blues, and folk music.
Jiří Langmajer
Jiří Langmajer (June 3, 1966 Pilsen-) also known as Jirí Langmajer is a Czech actor. He has two children, Tereza Langmajerová and Julie Langmajerová.
Langmajer studied acting at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and began his career in theater. He later transitioned to film and television, becoming a well-known actor in Czech Republic. Langmajer has appeared in numerous films, including "Kolja", "Darkness", and "The Brothers Grimm". He has also starred in popular Czech television series, such as "The Street" and "The Specialist". In addition to acting, Langmajer is a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme in the Czech Republic.
Pavel Anděl
Pavel Anděl (March 28, 1966 Cheb-) a.k.a. Pavel Andel is a Czech actor.
He graduated from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and has appeared in numerous Czech films and television shows. Some of his notable performances include the films "Kuky se vrací" and "Kameňák", as well as the television series "Vyprávěj" and "Nebezpečné vztahy". He has also worked as a voice actor, dubbing foreign films and shows into Czech. In addition to his work in film and television, Anděl has also appeared in several theater productions, including the National Theatre in Prague.
Igor Bares
Igor Bares (April 15, 1966 Olomouc-) is a Czech actor.
He is best known for his roles in several popular Czech TV shows and films. Bares received his education in theatre at the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno. He made his acting debut in the 1980s but it was his appearance in the film "The Elementary School" that brought him wider fame. Bares has since appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including "The Inheritance" and "The Silent Barricade". He has won several awards for his acting performances, including a Czech Lion Award. In addition to his acting career, Bares is also involved in public service work, focusing on children's rights and education.
Stanislav Aubrecht
Stanislav Aubrecht (September 19, 1966 Prague-) is a Czech actor.
He studied acting at the Prague Conservatory and began his acting career in the 1980s. Aubrecht is known for his work in theater, film, and television. He has appeared in numerous Czech and international films, including "Kolya", "Dark Blue World", and "The Affair".
In addition to his acting work, Aubrecht is also a playwright and director. He has written and directed several plays, including "The Last Crusade" and "Bordello". He is also a co-founder of the Prague-based theater company Sklep.
Aubrecht has won several awards for his acting, including a Czech Lion Award for his performance in "Zelary". He is considered one of the most talented actors in the Czech Republic and his diverse career in film, theater, and television has made him a popular and respected figure in Czech culture.
Richard Genzer
Richard Genzer (December 20, 1966 Prague-) is a Czech actor, dancer, singer and comedian. He has two children, Viktorie Genzer and Matyáš Genzer.
Genzer began his career as a child actor in Czechoslovakia, appearing in the film "Three Nuts for Cinderella" at the age of seven. He went on to study at the Prague Conservatory before becoming a regular performer on the Czech comedy TV show "Tele Tele".
In the 1990s, Genzer moved to the United States and began performing in Las Vegas shows as a dancer and singer. He also appeared in several Hollywood films, including "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" and "Van Helsing".
Genzer has continued to perform in the Czech Republic and has hosted several TV shows, including "Ahoj Česko" and "Týden s Genzerem". He is also involved in various charitable organizations, including working as an ambassador for the "Make a Wish" foundation in the Czech Republic.
Andrei Toader
Andrei Toader (March 5, 1966 Frýdek-Místek-) also known as Andrej Toader is a Czech actor.
He was born in what was then Czechoslovakia and studied acting at the Prague Conservatory. Toader has appeared in numerous film, television, and stage productions throughout his career. Some of his notable roles include playing Muammar Gaddafi in the Italian film "The Caiman" and the character of Jirka in the Czech film "Kolya", which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1997. Toader is also recognized for his work in Czech theater, including his performances in productions of "The Seagull" and "The Cherry Orchard". In addition to his acting career, Toader is also a teacher and lecturer at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.
Dan Šedivák
Dan Šedivák (March 18, 1966 Prague-) also known as Dan Sedivák is a Czech actor.
He began his acting career in the early 1990s and has since appeared in numerous films and television shows. Some of his notable film credits include "Kolya" (1996), "The Prince and the Evening Star" (1978) and "Czech Dream" (2004).
Sedivák has also worked in theater, performing in productions of "The Seagull" and "Three Sisters" by Anton Chekhov. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, he is also a respected voice-over artist and has lent his voice to many documentaries and animated films.
Outside of his acting career, Sedivák is an active environmentalist and has been involved in various initiatives to promote sustainability and combat climate change. He is also a passionate outdoorsman and enjoys hiking, skiing, and mountaineering in his free time. Despite his busy schedule, he makes time to mentor young actors and performers, and is known for his commitment to giving back to the community.