Emil Horváth
Biography
Prof. Emil Horváth, also known as Emil Horváth ml., is a Slovak actor, director, and theater teacher. He was born on November 12, 1945, in Nitra, Czechoslovakia, which is now the Slovak Republic. He is the son of actor Emil Jozef Horváth and the husband of actress Viera Richterová. He graduated in acting at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava in 1968. He was a member of the SNP Theater in Martin from 1968 to 1976 and the New Stage in Bratislava from 1976 to 1983. Since 1983, he has been a member of the Drama of the Slovak National Theater. His acting credits include Americká tragédia in 1976, Eugene Onegin in 1988, and Nesmrtelní in 2010.
Career overview
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Name: Emil Horváth (also known as Emil Horváth ml. or Emil Horváth mladší).
Profession: Slovak actor, director, and theater teacher.
Birth: November 12, 1945, in Nitra (Czechoslovakia/Slovak Republic).
Family: Son of actor Emil Jozef Horváth (or Emil Horváth starší); husband of actress Viera Richterová.
Education: Graduated in acting at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava in 1968.
Theater Affiliations:
SNP Theater in Martin (1968–1976).
New Stage in Bratislava (1976–1983).
Drama of the Slovak National Theater (member since 1983).
Directing credits (mentioned in synopsis): Caligula, Theatrical Comedy, Crazy Day, The Fourth Sister.
Guest directing at West Theater in Bratislava: You Still Have Me, Darling, Inspector Drake and Perf (Note: "Perf" seems cut off in the source, I will use what is provided or omit if incomplete/unclear. The source says "Inspector Drake and Perf").
Known for (IMDb): Nesmrtelní (2010), Eugene Onegin (1988), and Americká tragédia (1976).
Known credits: 125.
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Emil Horváth is a Slovak actor, director, and theater teacher born on November 12, 1945, in Nitra. He is the son of actor Emil Jozef Horváth and the husband of actress Viera Richterová. Horváth completed his acting studies at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava, graduating in 1968.
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His professional theater career began at the SNP Theater in Martin, where he was a member from 1968 to 1976. Following this period, he joined the New Stage in Bratislava, serving there from 1976 to 1983. Since 1983, Horváth has been a member of the Drama of the Slovak National Theater, where he has performed a variety of characters.
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In addition to his acting, Horváth has worked as a director. His directorial credits include Caligula, Theatrical Comedy, Crazy Day, and The Fourth Sister. He has also served as a guest director at the West Theater in Bratislava for productions such as You Still Have Me, Darling, and Inspector Drake and Perf. His film and television work includes credits such as Americká tragédia (1976), Eugene Onegin (1988), and Nesmrtelní (2010).
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131 titles- Miša v Košiciach (2026) as Svätopluk Novák
- Dunaj, k vašim službám (2023) as Rudolf Kučera
- Second Chance (2022)
- Šťastná rybka (2022)
- Šťastná rybka (2022) as Hrčanský
- Marína, Marilyn a tie ďalšie... (2022)
- Nemocnica (2021) as Vladimír Hrdlička
- Bratislavské pondelky (2021) as Self
- Autoškola (2019) as Karol Hrom
- Vlci (2018) as Štefan Malina
- Midnight Mass (2015)
- Film Adventurer Karel Zeman (2015) as Self
- Búrlivé víno (2013) as Ivan Dolinský
- The Czech Century (2013) as General Ludvík Svoboda
- Sráči (2011) as Bronx
- Nesmrteľní (2010) Director
- Nesmrteľní (2010) Screenplay
- Les mrtvých (2009)
- Strecha úniku (2007)
- Mučivé tajomstvo (1999)
- Mučivé tajomstvo (1999) Director
- Mučivé tajomstvo (1999) Screenplay
- A ešte dve frašky... (1998)
- A ešte dve frašky... (1998) Director
- A ešte dve frašky... (1998) Writer
- Dvaja muži pod posteľou (1994)
- O Jankovi kľúčiarovi (1994)
- Dvadsaťštyri hodín zo života istej ženy (1994) Director
- Profesor Bernhardi (1993) as Ebenwald
- Eros a Psycha (1993)
- Neznámy (1992)
- Jahňa chudobného (1992)
- Júlia (1991)
- Mário, zapískaj...! (1991)
- Červenáčik-peháčik (1990) as (voice)
- Puto najsilnejšie (1990)
- The Damned House of Hajn (1989) as Petr Švajcar
- Len kosti práchnivé (1989)
- Eugene Onegin (1989) as Vladimir Lensky
- Ja to vybavím (1989)
- Génius jednej noci (1989)
- Parazit (1989)
- Žolík (1989)
- Pani Berta Garlanová (1989)
- Príživník (1988)
- Starý priateľ (1988)
- Odborník na množiny (1988)
- The World Knows Nothing (1988) as Tomás Jakl
- The Southern Mail (1988) as Ján Jurkovic
- Víkend za milión (1988) as prokurátor
- Tristan (1986)
- Navráťte sa k otcom svojim (1986)
- Šťastie na dobierku (1986)
- Sen o kováčovi (1986)
- Vynález (1986)
- Pro forma... (1985)
- Borgis (1985)
- Vrabčie lásky (1985)
- A Woman from the Antiworld (1985)
- Predsunutý (1985)
- Raz, dva, tri (1985)
- Balladyna (1984) as Filón
- Oko za oko (1984)
- Sweet Troubles (1984) as Šimon Šindelka
- Umenie komédie (1984)
- V službách zákona (1983)
- Drotárskym chodníkom (1983) as Micha
- Saša (1983)
- Krokodíl (1983)
- Hniezdo na ôsmom poschodí (1983) as (uncredited)
- Zajac na diaľnici (1982)
- Plač pre syna (1982)
- Clavijo (1982)
- Rozmar (1982)
- Hrnčiarsky bál (1982) as Peter
- Ťažká profesia (1981)
- Rukojmí v Bella Vista (1980)
- Svadba Arneho Jurgu (1980) as Tomáš Jurga
- Revenge (1980)
- Teta na zjedenie (1980)
- Zimozel (1980) as Janko
- Železné ruky (1980) as Vlado Šándrik
- Barbora Rösselová (1979) as Schall
- Monsieur Batmanov (1979) as Batmanov
- Kamarátky (1979)
- Poviem mu to sám (1979)
- Kristína (1978)
- Poštár Lábus (1978)
- Vysoká cena (1978)
- Americká tragédia (1977)
- Najkrajšie roky života (1977)
- Slnko vychádza nad Prašivou (1977) as (uncredited)
- The Tapaks (1977)
- Ako sa Vinco zaťal (1977)
- Klamstvo dočasu – pravda naveky (1977)
- Second Love (1977) as Kalinčiak
- Thirty Cases of Major Zema (1976) as por. Martin Gajdoš
- One Silver Piece (1976) as Martin Uher
- Najvzdialenejšia hviezda na nebi (1976)
- Zlatá runa (1976)
- Demeterovci (1976) as Peter Demeter
- Koža (1976)
- Sokolovo (1975)
- Od Silvestra do Troch kráľov (1975)
- Když chlapi dají slovo (1975)
- Komédia za groš (1975)
- Roztancované kráľovstvo (1974)
- Deň slnovratu (1974)
- Mína z Barnhelmu (1974)
- Days of Betrayal (1973)
- Dolina (1973)
- Bakaláři (1972)
- Mŕtve oči (1972)
- Záveje (1972)
- Žiarlivosť (1972)
- Pozdná láska (1971)
- Švédska zápalka (1971)
- Zaprášené histórie Ema Bohúňa (1970)
- On the Comet (1970) as geometr poručík Servadac
- Bývalí ľudia (1970)
- Úder pod pás (1970)
- Maroško (1969)
- Rozmajrín (1969)
- Stopy na Sitne (1969)
- Peter And Lucy (1968)
- Koniec a začiatok (1968) as (uncredited)
- Dvanásť (1967)
- Sedem svedkov (1967)
- Every Young Man (1966) as voják
- Drotár (1966)
- Kráska a výlet (1966) as (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Emil Horváth best known for?
Emil Horváth is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dunaj, k vašim službám (2023), Nemocnica (2021), Chances Are (1989), Sokolovo (1975).
When and where was Emil Horváth born?
Emil Horváth was born on November 12, 1945 in Nitra, Slovakia.
How many credits does Emil Horváth have?
Emil Horváth has accumulated over 131 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2026.
What is Emil Horváth's background in cinema and television?
Prof. Emil Horváth, also known as Emil Horváth ml., is a Slovak actor, director, and theater teacher. He was born on November 12, 1945, in Nitra, Czechoslovakia, which is now the Slovak Republic. He is the son of actor Emil Jozef Horváth and the husband of actress Viera Richterová. He graduated in acting at the Academy...
Emil Horváth by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Thirty Cases of Major Zema (1976) as por. Martin Gajdoš — aged about 30
- Dunaj, k vašim službám (2023) as Rudolf Kučera — aged about 77
- Days of Betrayal (1973) — aged about 27
- Nemocnica (2021) as Vladimír Hrdlička — aged about 75
- Sokolovo (1975) — aged about 29
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