Jiří Menzel
Biography
Jiří Menzel works in acting. Born February 23, 1938 in Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Krásný ztráty (2000) as Self
- Vyprávěj (2009) as Professor Sládeček
- Příběhy slavných (2000) as Self
- The Cremator (1969) as Dvorak
- Hospoda (1996) as MUDr. Prášek - psychiatr
- Golden Sixties (2009) as Self
- Daisies (1966) as Jan (voice)
- Pražský písničkář (1997)
- Slnko v sieti (2006)
- Closely Watched Trains (1966) as Dr. Brabec
- Draculův švagr (1996)
- Capricious Summer (1968) as Arnoštek
- More Than Words (2018) as Self
- Heart Tremors (1981)
- Operation Dunaj (2009) as Oskar Hazuka
- Dita Saxová (1968) as Herbert Lagus
- All My Loved Ones (1999) as Stein
- Straw Hat (1972)
- Veselé příhody z natáčení (1988) as Self
- Nevěsta (1970)
- Koportos (1980) as A pap
- The Elementary School (1991) as Gynecologist MUDr. Kalaban
- Hearty Greetings from the Globe (1983) as Dr. Jánský
- The Interpreter (2018) as Ali Ungár
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jiří Menzel best known for?
Jiří Menzel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Krásný ztráty (2000), Vyprávěj (2009), The Cremator (1969), Daisies (1966).
When and where was Jiří Menzel born?
Jiří Menzel was born on February 23, 1938 in Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic].
How many credits does Jiří Menzel have?
Jiří Menzel has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2018.
What is Jiří Menzel's background in cinema and television?
Jiří Menzel (Czech: [ˈjɪr̝iː ˈmɛntsl̩] was a Czech film director, theatre director, actor, and screenwriter. His films often combine a humanistic view of the world with sarcasm and provocative cinematography. Some of these films are adapted from works by Czech writers such as Bohumil Hrabal and Vladislav Vančura. Menz...
Jiří Menzel by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Cremator (1969) as Dvorak — aged about 31
- Vyprávěj (2009) as Professor Sládeček — aged about 71
- Daisies (1966) as Jan (voice) — aged about 28
- Closely Watched Trains (1966) as Dr. Brabec — aged about 28
- Hearty Greetings from the Globe (1983) as Dr. Jánský — aged about 45
- Capricious Summer (1968) as Arnoštek — aged about 30
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