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Bohumil Vávra

Known For
Acting
Born
November 4, 1916
Died
September 14, 2007
Active Years
1947–2013 (67 Years)
Total Credits
71 credits in database
Acting Born Nov 4, 1916 Died Sep 14, 2007 71 credits
71
Total Credits
1947–2013
67 Years Career Span
13
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Bohumil Vávra (Actor).
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Name: Bohumil Vávra (also known as Bohuslav Vávra).
Profession: Actor (theatrical and film).
Birth: November 4, 1916, in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic).
Death: September 14, 2007 (aged 90) in Prague.
Education: Studied at the State Conservatory (Státní konzervatoř).
Career: First engagement at the Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava. Later worked in theaters in Prague, Olomouc, Plzeň, and Brno.
Known for/Work: Nobody Will Laugh (1965), Uncle Cyril (1989), Love Between the Raindrops (1980), Holiday for a Dog, Next Year at Lake Balaton, Discopříběh, The Damned House of Hajn, Settlement of Crows, The Cat Prince, and The Secret of Steel City.
Other details: He grew up in Prague and lived there throughout his life. He received commercial training (kaufmännische Ausbildung) after finishing school. During WWII, he served as a soldier on the Eastern Front.

Bohumil Vávra, also known as Bohuslav Vávra, was a Czech film and theater actor. He was born on November 4, 1916, in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, which is now the Czech Republic. After completing his studies at the State Conservatory, he began his career with an engagement at the Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava. He subsequently worked in theaters located in Prague, Olomouc, Plzeň, and Brno. Vávra's acting credits include Nobody Will Laugh, Uncle Cyril, Love Between the Raindrops, Holiday for a Dog, Next Year at Lake Balaton, Discop

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Career

Career overview

Subject: Bohumil Vávra (Acting career).
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[1] Known for Acting. 70 known credits. Birthday: Nov 4, 1916. Death: Sept 14, 2007 (age 90). Also known as Bohuslav Vávra.
[2] Born Nov 4, 1916, in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic). Known for Nobody Will Laugh (1965), Uncle Cyril (1989), and Love Between the Raindrops (1980).
[3] Known as an Actor. Work includes: Holiday for a Dog, Next Year at Lake Balaton, Discopříběh, The Damned House of Hajn, Settlement of Crows, The Cat Prince, The Secret of Steel City, and Nobody Will Laugh.
[4] Czech theater and film actor. After graduating from the State Conservatory, he joined his first engagement at the Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava. Later, he worked in theaters in Prague, Olomouc, Pilsen, and Brno.
[5] Grew up in Prague and lived there his whole life. After school, he began commercial training. During WWII, he served as a soldier on the Eastern Front.
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Bohumil Vávra, also known as Bohuslav Vávra, was a Czech theater and film actor born on November 4, 1916, in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, which is now in the Czech Republic. After completing his studies at the State Conservatory, he began his professional career with his first engagement at the Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava. Prior to his acting career, he underwent commercial training following his school graduation. During the Second World War, he served as a soldier on the Eastern Front.
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Throughout his career, Vávra worked in various theaters located in Prague, Olomouc, Pilsen, and Brno. He is credited with 70 known credits in his work as an actor. His filmography includes titles such as Nobody Will Laugh, Uncle Cyril, Love Between the Raindrops, Holiday for a Dog, Next Year at Lake Balaton, Discopříběh, The Damned House of Hajn, Settlement of Crows, The Cat Prince, and The Secret of Steel City. Vávra lived in Prague throughout his life and passed away there on September 14, 2007, at the age of 90.
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Bohumil Vávra, who was also known as Bohuslav Vávra, was a Czech theater and film actor born on November 4, 1916, in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, in what is now the Czech Republic. Following his graduation from the State Conservatory, he secured his first professional engagement at the Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava. Before his acting career, he completed commercial training after finishing school. During the Second World War, he served as a soldier on the Eastern Front. Vávra grew up in Prague and resided there for his entire life.

His professional career involved working in several different theaters, including those in Prague, Olomouc, Pilsen,

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Letící delfín
Místo nahoře
Chladné srdce
Too Loud A SolitudeHow to Deserve a Princess
TelevizeLe cri coupé
Tři dary lásky
„Růže z Bertramky“
Vracenky
Přísahám a slibujiChlapská čestF-E-D-AStrange CreaturesBludiště
Dobrodružství kriminalistikyDobrodružství kriminalistikyThe Train of Childhood and ExpectationNothing Really HappenedThe Damned House of Hajn
The World Knows NothingSedm hladových
On a Wayward PrincessEtudes for Piano StudentsDiscopříběhDanDevadesátjedna bílých koní
Slavné historky zbojnickéTřetí patroShades of FernHele, on letí!
Perly a růžeAtomová katedrála
Komediant
Jára Cimrman Lying, SleepingOlle HenryThe Death of a Talented CobblerVzpurní svědkové
Der Mann von der Cap ArconaPlaché příběhyZelená vlnaYour Unknown Brother
RomanetoHoliday for a DogChain
Love Between the RaindropsNext Year at Lake BalatonDrsná PlaninaJulek
House CallThe Secret of Steel CityThe Cat PrinceChased and SuspectedMěsto mé naděje
On the Great RiverSettlement of CrowsPast na kachnuHněv
Dům Na poříčí
The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes
Siroty
Jezdec formule riskBratranec Pons
Luk královny Dorotky
Lanfieri Colony
Nobody Will Laugh
Magdalena Dobromila Rettigová
Conversation on a Train

Full Filmography

71 titles
  • Letící delfín (2013) as Grman
  • Místo nahoře (2004)
  • Chladné srdce (1997)
  • Too Loud A Solitude (1995) as Sculptor
  • How to Deserve a Princess (1995)
  • Televize (1994)
  • Le cri coupé (1994) as le Monsieur
  • Tři dary lásky (1993) as starý muž
  • Advertisement
  • „Růže z Bertramky“ (1992)
  • Vracenky (1991)
  • Přísahám a slibuji (1990) as Stage manager
  • Chlapská čest (1990) as Fiala
  • F-E-D-A (1990)
  • Strange Creatures (1990)
  • Bludiště (1990) as (uncredited)
  • Divoká srdce (1990) as (segment "Divoký páv")
  • Dobrodružství kriminalistiky (1989) as Doctor Mahler
  • Dobrodružství kriminalistiky (1989)
  • The Train of Childhood and Expectation (1989)
  • Nothing Really Happened (1989)
  • The Damned House of Hajn (1989)
  • Zvířata ve městě (1989)
  • Záhada zlatého servisu (1989)
  • The World Knows Nothing (1988) as Jakl
  • Sedm hladových (1988) as Liborek
  • On a Wayward Princess (1987)
  • Etudes for Piano Students (1987)
  • Discopříběh (1987) as holič
  • Dan (1987)
  • Devadesátjedna bílých koní (1987)
  • Slavné historky zbojnické (1986)
  • Třetí patro (1986)
  • Shades of Fern (1986)
  • Hele, on letí! (1986)
  • Perly a růže (1985)
  • Atomová katedrála (1985)
  • Komediant (1984)
  • Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping (1983)
  • Olle Henry (1983)
  • The Death of a Talented Cobbler (1983)
  • Vzpurní svědkové (1983)
  • Der Mann von der Cap Arcona (1982) as Ulf Syring
  • Plaché příběhy (1982) as (segment "Vražedný útok")
  • Zelená vlna (1982)
  • Your Unknown Brother (1982)
  • Romaneto (1981)
  • Holiday for a Dog (1981) as Grandpa
  • Chain (1981) as Pavlovský
  • Love Between the Raindrops (1980)
  • Next Year at Lake Balaton (1980) as Prohazka
  • Drsná Planina (1980)
  • Julek (1980)
  • House Call (1979) as Starý Havran
  • The Secret of Steel City (1979)
  • The Cat Prince (1979) as Grandpa
  • Chased and Suspected (1979) as Marat
  • Město mé naděje (1979)
  • On the Great River (1978) as Starý Havran
  • Settlement of Crows (1978) as Starý Havran
  • Past na kachnu (1978)
  • Hněv (1978) as Miner
  • Dům Na poříčí (1977)
  • The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes (1976) as Dedecek
  • Siroty (1974)
  • Jezdec formule risk (1973) as Judge
  • Bratranec Pons (1973)
  • Luk královny Dorotky (1971)
  • Lanfieri Colony (1968)
  • Nobody Will Laugh (1966)
  • Magdalena Dobromila Rettigová (1961)
  • Conversation on a Train (1947)

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What movies or TV shows is Bohumil Vávra best known for?

Bohumil Vávra is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including How to Deserve a Princess (1995), Dobrodružství kriminalistiky (1989), Dobrodružství kriminalistiky (1989), The Train of Childhood and Expectation (1989).

When and where was Bohumil Vávra born?

Bohumil Vávra was born on November 4, 1916. They passed away on September 14, 2007.

How many credits does Bohumil Vávra have?

Bohumil Vávra has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2013.

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71credits
63films
8TV series
1947–2013active years

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