Jan Tříska
Biography
Jan Triska, also known as Jan Tříska, was a male actor born in Praha, Československo on November 4, 1936. His acting career included 153 known credits. He is most notable for portraying Captain Henry Wirz in the American television film Andersonville. He passed away on September 25, 2017 at the age of 80. Additional details regarding his life, career, films, and television series are documented in various film databases such as The Movie Database, ČSFD.cz, and FDb.cz.
Career overview
Jan Tříska was a male actor born in Praha, Czechoslovakia, on November 4, 1936. Throughout his career, he accumulated a significant body of work in film and television, with a known total of 153 credits in acting. Among his recognized roles, he is notable for portraying Captain Henry Wirz in the American television film Andersonville.
In addition to his work in American television, his career is documented across various film and media databases, reflecting his extensive involvement in movies and television shows. His professional life as an actor spanned many years, encompassing numerous acting credits before his death.
Jan Tříska passed away on September 25, 2017, at the age of 80. His life, career, and contributions to film and television remain cataloged across multiple biographical and entertainment reference sources.
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153 titles- Barefoot (2017) as Eda's Grandfather
- Drazí sousedé (2016) as Alois Vrba
- Klec (2015) as Jan Svozil
- Piknik (2014)
- Zero Hour (2013) as Old Clockmaker
- Stopy života (2013) as otec Hany
- Bastards III (2012) as Václav Mádr
- Edgemen (2011) as Bishop
- Setkání v Praze, s vraždou (2009) as Šmíd
- Jeppe z vršku (2009) as Kristián
- May (2008) as kat
- Lunacy (2005) as Marquis
- Up and Down (2004) as Professor Otakar Horecký
- Blizzard (2003) as Otto Brewer / Trainer
- One Hand Can't Clap (2003) as Standas father
- Zelary (2003) as Old Gorcík
- King Lear (2003) as Lear, král Británie
- Bůh ví… (2002) as Vincent
- Cahoots (2001) as Laphonse
- Krásný ztráty (2000) as Self
- Secret Agent Man (2000) as Dr. Sergei Yurov
- Lost Souls (2000) as Melvin Szabo
- The Omega Code (1999) as Prophet #1
- Ronin (1998) as Dapper Gent
- Highlander: The Raven (1998) as Nicolae Breslaw
- Apt Pupil (1998) as Isaac Weiskopf
- The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) as The Assassin
- Andersonville (1996) as Capt. Henry Wirz
- Andersonville (1996) as Cap. Henry Wirz
- A znovu Žebrácká opera (1996) as Self
- My Antonia (1995) as Mr. Shimerda
- Drawn from Memory (1995) as Jan Fierlinger (voice)
- World War II: When Lions Roared (1994) as Vyacheslav Molotav
- Heart of Darkness (1994) as White Agent
- Because Mommy Works (1994) as Dr. Arthur Jamidar
- Řád (1994) as kněz
- Undercover Blues (1993) as Axel
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Nicolae Breslaw
- The Elementary School (1991) as Igor Hnízdo
- Loose Cannons (1990) as Steckler
- Podivné přátelství herce Jesenia (1990)
- Vyloženě rodinná historie (1990)
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Laszlo Panzini
- The Karate Kid Part III (1989) as Milos
- Black Eagle (1988) as Capt. Valery
- The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory (1987) as General Wolf
- Evergreen (1985) as Dr. Theo Stoller
- Malice in Wonderland (1985) as Mike Romanoff
- Hunter (1984) as Nicholae Janosch (uncredited)
- Airwolf (1984) as Lt. Cmdr. Leoni Zlrukov
- 2010 (1984) as Alexander Kovalev
- Unfaithfully Yours (1984) as Jerzy Czyrek
- Nothing Lasts Forever (1984) as Swedish Architect
- The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins (1984) as Deputy Markov
- Uncommon Valor (1983) as Gericault
- The Osterman Weekend (1983) as Andrei Mikalovich
- The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair (1983) as Vaselievitch
- American Playhouse (1982) as Jan Fierlinger (voice)
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Dr. Karl Edsen
- Reds (1981) as Karl Radek
- The Amateur (1981) as Rodzenko
- Ragtime (1981) as Special Reporter
- Flying Saucers Over Our Village (1977)
- Maiden's War (1977) as Schwerdtfeger
- The Crazy Smell of Fresh Hay (1977) as Romeo Aventuro
- Thirty Cases of Major Zema (1976) as Eda
- Secluded, Near Woods (1976) as MUDr. Houdek
- Do posledného dychu (1976) as Erich Fischer
- Tetované časom (1976) as Dr. Hocko
- Život na úteku (1976) as Vašek
- 10 % nádeje (1976) as Maťo Pompura
- Ešte sa nevraciam (1976)
- Kašpárek, Honza a drak (1975) as Narrator (voice)
- Two Brothers (1974) as Alexandr
- Pavol zasahuje (1974)
- How Do You Feed A Donkey? (1974) as Pepi
- A Thousand and One Nights (1974) as Narrator (voice)
- Sen noci svatojánské (1974)
- Královský gambit (1974)
- Pätnásť životov (1974)
- Tichý svědek (1974)
- Královská ozvěna (1974)
- Petr pátrá s námi (1974)
- Zbojník Ondráš (1974)
- Princess Goldilocks (1973) as Rybář
- Bola raz jedna záhrada (1973)
- Miss Golem (1973) as Petr
- Známost sestry Aleny (1973) as Karel Mareš (voice)
- Poslední dopis (1973)
- Horolezci (1973)
- O ševci Matějovi (1973)
- Don Juan (1973)
- Ctná paní Lucie (1972)
- Dosť dobrí chlapi (1972) as Kamil Gubriš
- Růže a prsten (1972)
- Pohár za první poločas (1972)
- F. L. Věk (1971)
- Radúz and Mahulena (1971) as Radúz
- Lucie and the Miracles (1971) as Mikuláš
- Drobínek (1971)
- Žabí muzikál (1971) as Prince Vanilin
- Muzikant (1971)
- On the Comet (1970) as Porucík Servadac (voice)
- Hádavá pohádka (1970)
- Záhada hlavolamu (1969) as Široko
- Nespavost ve dvou (1969)
- Cinderella (1969) as loutnista
- Klapzubova jedenáctka (1968)
- Raport (1968) as Karel
- The Limping Devil (1968) as Head Physician Rudolf (voice)
- Čtyři v kruhu (1968)
- The Stolen Airship (1967) as Editor Ardan (voice)
- Ženitba (1967)
- A Game Without Rules (1967)
- Martin a červené sklíčko (1967)
- People From Caravans (1966) as akrobat Vincek
- Z Adamova deníku (1966)
- Kacafírek (1966)
- The House in Karp Lane (1965) as Kowlorat
- Zlá minuta (1965)
- The House in Karp Lane (1965) as Kowlorat
- A Star Named Wormwood (1965) as Lojzík
- The Hiding of Black Bill (1965) as Narrator (voice)
- 5 Million Witnesses (1965) as Vyšetřovatel VB Koval
- Lov na mamuta (1965) as Youngster (voice)
- Domácí víno (1964) as Ota
- William Shakespeare: Monology (1964)
- Among Us Thieves (1964)
- Komedie s Klikou (1964)
- A Place in the Crowd (1964) as Technician Bohouš (voice) (segment "Jak se kalí ocel")
- Začít znova (1964) as Jan Stehlík (voice)
- The Golden Fern (1963) as Jura (voice)
- Tarzanova smrt (1963)
- Romance štědrovečerní (1963)
- Etuda pro kontrabas (1963)
- Jejich den (1962)
- Kohout plaší smrt (1962)
- Dva z onoho světa (1962)
- Pochodně (1961) as foreman Josef Pecka
- Where an Alibi Is Not Everything (1961) as laboratory assistant Mirek Zach
- August Sunday (1961)
- Policejní hodina (1961)
- Všude žijí lidé (1960) as Lojza Posvár
- První parta (1960)
- U nás v Mechově (1960)
- Láska na toulkách (1959) as Soldier
- Kruh (1959) as Honzík
- Pět z milionu (1959)
- Váhavý střelec (1957) as Martin Něnička
- Jedeme na spartakiádu (1955) as Commentary (voice)
- Ve vzduchu je nepřítel (1955) as Commentary (voice)
- Vidíš-li poutníka as Vypravěč
- Ještě včera to znamenalo smrt as Pavel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jan Tříska best known for?
Jan Tříska is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Casa de muñecos (2018), Please Save My Earth (1993), Krásný ztráty (2000), Yellowbeard (1983).
When and where was Jan Tříska born?
Jan Tříska was born on November 4, 1936 in Praha, Československo. They passed away on September 25, 2017.
How many credits does Jan Tříska have?
Jan Tříska has accumulated over 153 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2017.
What is Jan Tříska's background in cinema and television?
Jan Triska, also known as Jan Tříska, was a male actor born in Praha, Československo on November 4, 1936. His acting career included 153 known credits. He is most notable for portraying Captain Henry Wirz in the American television film Andersonville. He passed away on September 25, 2017 at the age of 80. Additional de...
Jan Tříska by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Laszlo Panzini — aged about 52
- Airwolf (1984) as Lt. Cmdr. Leoni Zlrukov — aged about 47
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Nicolae Breslaw — aged about 55
- Thirty Cases of Major Zema (1976) as Eda — aged about 39
- Hunter (1984) as Nicholae Janosch (uncredited) — aged about 47
- Ronin (1998) as Dapper Gent — aged about 61
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