Jana Brejchová
Biography
Jana Brejchová is a Czech film actress born on January 20, 1940. She has appeared in over 70 films since 1953. She is considered one of the Czech Republic's most popular and familiar starring actresses. Jana Brejchová's acting career spans more than 70 years, with a total of 110 known credits. She was a female film actor who worked primarily in the Czech film industry. Jana Brejchová passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 86.
Career overview
Jana Brejchová is a Czech film actress. She began her acting career in 1953, and has since appeared in more than 70 films. Throughout her extensive career, she has established herself as one of the Czech Republic's most popular and familiar starring actresses.
Brejchová's acting credits span over 60 years, with a total of more than 110 known credits. Her work in the film industry has been notable, with a significant presence in Czech cinema.
Jana Brejchová passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 86.
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111 titles- Velmi křehké vztahy (2007) as Ludmila Strnadová
- Beauty in Trouble (2006) as Zdena Hrstka
- O malíři Adamovi (2006) as chůva
- The Conception of My Younger Brother (2000)
- Return to Paradise Lost (1999) as Dana
- Čarodějné námluvy (1997) as královna
- What Hedwig Didn't Tell Us (1995) as Babicka
- „Na krásné vyhlídce“ (1995) as Antonie Kafoňová
- Vengeance Is Mine (1995) as Marta
- Z hříček o královnách (1994) as Epicharis
- Hrad z písku (1994)
- Arabela se vrací aneb Rumburak králem Říše pohádek (1993) as Queen
- Arachné (1993)
- Anička s lískovými oříšky (1993) as macecha
- Zamilovaná (1993) as Matka
- Strange Airlines (1992)
- Šťastlivec Sulla (1992) as Fabia
- Pasiáns (1990) as Kamila
- Poutníci (1989) as Jana Brejchová
- Nothing Really Happened (1989) as Blanka
- Citlivá místa (1988)
- The Galoshes of Happiness (1987) as Glücksfee/Sorgenfee
- Scalpel, Please (1986)
- Caught by Night (1986) as Jožka's Mother
- Silent Joy (1986) as Dr. Galová
- End of the Lonely Farm Berhof (1985)
- Barrandovské nokturno aneb Jak film tančil a zpíval (1985) as Self - Actor
- Angolský deník lékařky (1985) as Doktorka
- We All Are Required to Attend School (1984) as Terezka Javorková
- Bambinot (1984) as Laura
- Modré z nebe (1984)
- Ohnivé ženy (1984)
- Schůzka se stíny (1983)
- La Chanson du mal-aimé (1982) as Mrs. Milhau
- Jehla (1982)
- Die zweite Haut (1981) as Niko
- V zámku a podzámčí (1981)
- Behind the Sloe-Bush (1981) as Jarmila Straková, Vaskova maminka
- Arabela (1980) as Queen
- Aber Doktor (1980) as Biggi Koch
- Escape Home (1980) as Marie Tumová
- Můj nezdolný lev (1980)
- Beauty and the Beast (1979) as Gábinka
- On the Poachers Trail (1979) as Jarmila Straková, Vaskova maminka
- The Young Man and Moby Dick (1979) as Edita Beningerová
- Sedem krátkych rokov inžiniera Hagaru (1978)
- Nechci nic slyšet (1978)
- Under the Badgers Rock (1978) as Jarmila Straková, Vaskova maminka
- Muž s orlem a slepicí (1978)
- In the Dust of the Stars (1976) as Akala
- Pani Heléne (1976)
- The Motive for Murder (1975) as Olina (segment "Kapsář")
- Do We Match Each Other, Darling? (1975)
- Půlpenny (1974)
- Karlovy Vary Promenades (1974) as Self
- Two Brothers (1974) as kněžna Věra Lygorská
- A Night at Karlstein (1974) as Eliška Pomořanská
- Pokus o vraždu (1973)
- Miss Golem (1973) as Vera / Miss Golem
- Ein Chirurg erinnert sich (1972) as Dr. Zelncova
- The Death of Black King (1972) as Magda Králová
- Lekce (1972)
- Jeden ze soubojů (1972)
- A Touch of a Butterfly (1972) as Slechticna
- Inn At the Flying Dragon (1972)
- F. L. Věk (1971)
- Luk královny Dorotky (1971)
- Pan Tau (1970)
- I Killed Einstein, Gentlemen (1970) as Gwen Williamsová
- Devilish Honeymoon (1970)
- Devilish Honeymoon (1970) Story
- Romanetto (1970)
- Jak se dělá divadlo (1970)
- The End of a Priest (1969) as Majka
- Nespavost ve dvou (1969)
- Marathon (1968)
- The Return of the Prodigal Son (1967) as Jana
- The Nun's Night (1967) as Jeptiska zvaná Slecna
- Never Strike A Woman... Even with A Flower (1967)
- King and Women (1967) as Kateřina Parr
- The Pipes (1966) as Lady Mary
- Searching (1966)
- If a Thousand Clarinets (1965) as Tereza
- The Borrowed Face (1965) as Narcisa Kirchenbruchová
- The House in Karp Lane (1965) as Bozena
- Shots in 3/4 Time (1965) as Violetta
- The White Lady (1965) as Woman with sausage (uncredited)
- Courage for Every Day (1965) as Vera
- The House in Karp Lane (1965) as Bozena
- Der Andere neben dir (1964) as Bara Melichar
- Gripsholm Castle (1963) as Prinzessin Lydia
- The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (1962) as princezna Bianca di Castelo Negro
- Love Without Words (1962) as Perucík's girl
- Zelené obzory (1962)
- Every Day - Sunday (1962) as Jana Landová
- Labyrint srdce (1961) as Teacher Jana Vávrová
- The Dream of Captain Loy (1961) as Patricia Binchy
- Ztracená revue (1961)
- Higher Principle (1960) as Jana Skálová
- Probuzení (1960) as Jitka Andrášová
- May Stars (1959) as Jana
- Wolf Trap (1958)
- A Suburban Romance (1958) as Jana
- Desire (1958) as Lenka (segment "Lidé na zemi a hvezdy na nebi")
- Puppies (1958) as Marie Marková
- Morálka paní Dulské (1958) as Mela
- Zlatý pavouk (1957) as Marie, Hrušek's wife
- Roztržka (1957)
- Vina Vladimíra Olmera (1956) as Waitress Kamila
- Olověný chléb (1954)
- German Film Award (1951) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jana Brejchová best known for?
Jana Brejchová is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Velmi křehké vztahy (2007), Arabela se vrací aneb Rumburak králem Říše pohádek (1993), We All Are Required to Attend School (1984), Arabela (1980).
When and where was Jana Brejchová born?
Jana Brejchová was born on January 20, 1940 in Prague, Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia [now Czech Republic]. They passed away on February 6, 2026.
How many credits does Jana Brejchová have?
Jana Brejchová has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2007.
What is Jana Brejchová's background in cinema and television?
Jana Brejchová is a Czech film actress born on January 20, 1940. She has appeared in over 70 films since 1953. She is considered one of the Czech Republic's most popular and familiar starring actresses. Jana Brejchová's acting career spans more than 70 years, with a total of 110 known credits. She was a female film act...
Jana Brejchová by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Arabela (1980) as Queen — aged about 40
- Beauty and the Beast (1979) as Gábinka — aged about 39
- If a Thousand Clarinets (1965) as Tereza — aged about 25
- The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (1962) as princezna Bianca di Castelo Negro — aged about 22
- Pan Tau (1970) — aged about 30
- F. L. Věk (1971) — aged about 31
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