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Jan Kraus

Acting Born Aug 15, 1953 Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czechia] 136 credits
136
Total Credits
1965–2025
61 Years Career Span
14
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jan Kraus works in acting. Born August 15, 1953 in Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czechia]. Archytele tracks 136 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Inkognito

2021
Film

The Barbarian and the Geisha

as Václav Wolf

Krásný ztráty

as Self

New Saga

as Man in the Subway (segment "Absolutní láska")
Film

Faust

1994

Ferdy The Ant

1984

Arabela

as (uncredited)
Film

30 Maidens and Pythagoras

as kamarád studentek (uncredited)
Film

Wine Working

1976
Film

Dva muži hlásí příchod

1975
Film

Straw Hat

1972
Film

The Cremator

as Vojtík Prachar

Frequent co-stars

Vanessa Kirby 1 shared title
Jennifer Jason Leigh 1 shared title
Zack Gottsagen 1 shared title
Stephan James 1 shared title
Julia Fox 1 shared title
Eli Roth 1 shared title
Randall Park 1 shared title
Michael Kelly 1 shared title
J. Claude Deering 1 shared title
Dana Millican 1 shared title

Career timeline

Old Cans
Věra Plívová-Šimková
Inkognito
Jak si nepodělat život
AtentátWilson City
Prague Cans
Show Jana KrauseČesko Slovensko má talent
S Italem v kuchyni3 Seasons in Hell
Láska In Memoriam
The Can
Slnko v sieti
On je žena!Největší ČechThe Gnome
Uvolněte se, prosím
Small Town · WriterSmall Town · DirectorDopisy v krajkách
SeducerWaterloo po českuJá a moji synové...
Královský slib
Krásný ztrátyPiece of land
Pirates: Blood BrothersPrague StoriesHanele
Český slavíkČeský slavíkČeský slavík · ScreenplayFood
FaustJeště větší blbec, než jsme doufali
Mistr Kampanus
Black Barons
The Cave of the Golden Rose
Chlapská čestČlověk proti zkázeEugene among UsEugene among Us · StoryEugene among Us · Screenplay
Mark of CainÚtěk ze seriáluTale '88Cesta na jihozápad
Ahoj, sídlištěPan Tau – der FilmMagicianWho's That Soldier?
Velké sedloWhy?OutsiderSmích se lepí na patyCena medu
Antonyho šanceIt's Not MeYoung WineEine zauberhafte Erbschaft
Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf BitchVšechno nebo nicDomek u lesa
Ferdy The Ant · Director of PhotographyThe Physician of a Dying TimeRumburakZaspala nevěsta

Full Filmography

136 titles
  • Old Cans (2025) as Starej Kolman
  • Věra Plívová-Šimková (2023) as Self
  • Inkognito (2021)
  • Jak si nepodělat život (2019) as Jan Kraus
  • Atentát (2015) as Václav Wolf
  • Wilson City (2015) as Wittich
  • Prague Cans (2014) as otec Kolman
  • Show Jana Krause (2010) as Himself
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  • Česko Slovensko má talent (2010) as Judge
  • S Italem v kuchyni (2009) as Himself
  • 3 Seasons in Hell (2009) as Viktor Lukáš
  • Láska In Memoriam (2008)
  • The Can (2007) as Kolman
  • Slnko v sieti (2006)
  • On je žena! (2005)
  • Největší Čech (2005) as Advocate for Jan Žižka
  • The Gnome (2005) as Policeman
  • Uvolněte se, prosím (2004) as Himself
  • Small Town (2003) Writer
  • Small Town (2003) Director
  • Dopisy v krajkách (2003) as Rytíř Christian
  • Seducer (2002) as Ota
  • Waterloo po česku (2002)
  • Já a moji synové... (2002) as Self
  • Královský slib (2001) as šašek
  • Krásný ztráty (2000) as Self
  • Piece of land (2000) as Sibert
  • Pirates: Blood Brothers (1999)
  • Prague Stories (1999) as Man in the Subway (segment "Absolutní láska")
  • Hanele (1999) as Salamon Fux
  • Český slavík (1996) as Self – Host
  • Český slavík (1996) as Self
  • Český slavík (1996) Screenplay
  • Food (1996) as Elegant Guest
  • Faust (1994)
  • Ještě větší blbec, než jsme doufali (1994)
  • Mistr Kampanus (1993)
  • Black Barons (1992) as voj. Voňavka
  • The Cave of the Golden Rose (1991)
  • Chlapská čest (1990) as Kanyza
  • Člověk proti zkáze (1990) as Jules Romains
  • Eugene among Us (1990) as Evžen
  • Eugene among Us (1990) Story
  • Eugene among Us (1990) Screenplay
  • Mark of Cain (1989)
  • Útěk ze seriálu (1989)
  • Tale '88 (1989) as Honza Valenta
  • Cesta na jihozápad (1989)
  • Ahoj, sídliště (1988)
  • Pan Tau – der Film (1988)
  • Magician (1988) as Trojan
  • Who's That Soldier? (1988) as poručík z poddůstojnické školy
  • Velké sedlo (1987)
  • Why? (1987) as Football Fan
  • Outsider (1987)
  • Smích se lepí na paty (1987)
  • Cena medu (1987)
  • Antonyho šance (1986) as Assistant (voice)
  • It's Not Me (1986)
  • Young Wine (1986) as Zezulák
  • Eine zauberhafte Erbschaft (1986)
  • Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch (1985) as Tondo
  • Všechno nebo nic (1985)
  • Domek u lesa (1985)
  • Ferdy The Ant (1984) Director of Photography
  • The Physician of a Dying Time (1984) as Ragged Man
  • Rumburak (1984)
  • Zaspala nevěsta (1984)
  • Únos Moravanky (1983)
  • Láska na druhý pohled (1982)
  • Half a House Without a Groom (1981)
  • Velitel (1981)
  • The Krakonos and the Skiers (1981) as Financ
  • Mature Wine (1981)
  • Christening (1981)
  • Blob to the Fairytale (1981)
  • Hodina života (1981)
  • Night Riders (1981)
  • Hra o královnu (1981)
  • Arabela (1980) as (uncredited)
  • Co je doma to se počítá, pánové... (1980) as chuligán
  • Svítalo celou noc (1980)
  • Drsná Planina (1980)
  • Poprask na silnici E 4 (1980)
  • Jak se naučit švédsky (1979) as Young man (uncredited)
  • Stříbrná pila (1978)
  • A Major Role for Rosmaryna (1978)
  • Muž s orlem a slepicí (1978)
  • How to Wake a Princess (1978) as Prince Jiří
  • The Tailor from Ulm (1978) as Josef
  • 30 Maidens and Pythagoras (1977) as kamarád studentek (uncredited)
  • A Nice Plate of Spinach (1977) as nadstrážmistr VB
  • The Liberation of Prague (1977)
  • Pasiáns (1977)
  • Šestapadesát neomluvených hodin (1977)
  • Přikázaný směr jízdy (1977)
  • The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes (1976) as Thief (voice)
  • Boty plné vody (1976) as Brotánek (segment "Silvestr 1948")
  • Odysseus and the Stars (1976) as Svatebcan
  • Pomerančový kluk (1976)
  • Wine Working (1976)
  • Tam kde hnízdí čápi (1976)
  • Dva muži hlásí příchod (1975)
  • My Dear Aunt and Me (1975)
  • How to Drown Dr. Mracek, the Lawyer (1975)
  • Na konci světa (1975)
  • Poslední ples na rožnovské plovárně (1975)
  • Na startu je delfín (1975) as Urchin
  • Zbraně pro Prahu (1975)
  • V každém pokoji žena (1974)
  • Quails and King (1974) as Vabi
  • Osud jménem Kamila (1974)
  • Taková letní noc (1974)
  • Maturita za školou (1973) as (segment "Básník")
  • Love (1973) as Teubner
  • The Secret of the Gold Buddha (1973)
  • Straw Hat (1972)
  • Vychovatel (1972)
  • The Girl on the Broomstick (1972) as Miky Rousek
  • Princ a chuďas (1971)
  • Ententýny (1971)
  • Lišáci – Myšáci a Šibeničák (1970) as Myšák
  • The Cremator (1969) as Vojtík Prachar
  • Záhada hlavolamu (1969) as (uncredited)
  • The Thirteenth Chamber (1969) as Kosťa (voice)
  • Naše bláznivá rodina (1968)
  • On Zizka's Battle Waggon (1968) as Sulík
  • The Stolen Airship (1967)
  • The Nun's Night (1967)
  • Happy End (1967)
  • Katya and the Crocodile (1966)
  • Dva tygři (1966)
  • Martin and Nine Fools (1966)
  • Long Live the Republic (1965) as Oldřich Vařeka zvaný Pinďa (voice)
  • Řád saténových mašlí
  • Vyšehrad TŘY

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jan Kraus best known for?

Jan Kraus is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Inkognito (2021), The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958), Krásný ztráty (2000), New Saga (2025).

When and where was Jan Kraus born?

Jan Kraus was born on August 15, 1953 in Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czechia].

How many credits does Jan Kraus have?

Jan Kraus has accumulated over 136 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2025.

Jan Kraus by the numbers

136credits
112films
24TV series
1965–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (136) Born on August 15

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