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Libuše Šafránková

Acting Born Jun 7, 1953 Died Jun 9, 2021 Brno, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic] 98 credits

Biography

Libuše Šafránková was a Czech actress born in Brno, Czechoslovakia on 7 June 1953. She is known for her leading roles in Czech films. According to audience polls, she was the most popular Czech actress of the 20th century. She is best known for her role in the 1973 fairy-tale film Three Wishes for Cinderella, a Christmas classic in many European countries. Her husband was actor Josef Abrhám. Libuše Šafránková passed away on 9 June 2021 at the age of 68. Throughout her career, she appeared in 98 known credits.

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Career

Career overview

Libuše Šafránková was a Czech actress known for her leading roles in many Czech films. She is best known for her portrayal of the title character in the 1973 fairy-tale film Three Wishes for Cinderella, which has become a Christmas classic in many European countries.

Šafránková's acting credits span a significant number of films, with a total of 98 known credits. Her career in the film industry was marked by her popularity among Czech audiences, with polls indicating that she was the most popular Czech actress of the 20th century.

Šafránková's work in Czech cinema has left a lasting impact, with her performances continuing to be recognized and appreciated by audiences. Her legacy as a prominent figure in Czech film is a testament to her dedication and talent as an actress.

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Known for

Simon's Cat

as královna Kristýnka
Film

Ball Lightning

1979

Tiempo final

as Jenny

Zirkus Humberto

as Růženka

Tayo the Little Bus

as učitelka
Film

The Third Prince

as princezna Milena / princezna ze skal

Arabela

as Arabela (voice) (uncredited)
Film

Brother for All the Money

as Zuzana Pavelková
Film

Three Wishes for Cinderella

as Popelka

Frequent co-stars

Vladimír Menšík 2 shared titles
Stella Zázvorková 1 shared title
Jana Nagyová Pulm 1 shared title
Veronika Týblová 1 shared title
Jiří Lábus 1 shared title
Ondřej Kepka 1 shared title
Vladimír Dlouhý 1 shared title
Jana Brejchová 1 shared title
Vlastimil Brodský 1 shared title
Jiří Sovák 1 shared title

Career timeline

Drei Haselnüsse und ein Mythos - 50 Jahre Aschenbrödel
Hostage
Little Baby JesusStopy životaThe Don JuansHoteliér
Gymnasium with limited liability
Kitty Mama
Poste restanteKouzelná tetička Valentýna
Fispan's Apple
Hospital on the Edge of Town - The New GenerationKouzla králů
Náves
Psí kusRestaurace U Prince
ELFilmStará láska nerezaví
Elixír a Halíbela
All My Loved OnesReturn to Paradise Lost
Doktor Munory a jiní lidéThe Wonderful Years That Sucked
KolyaPlay Strindberg
NáhrdelníkThe Immortal Woman
Královský život otroka
Pofoukej mi jahodyThe Beggar's OperaThe Elementary SchoolHřbitov pro cizince
Člověk proti zkáze
El mar es azulNejlepší kšeft mýho životaDvě z PařížeDokonalý muž, dokonalá žena aneb Návštěva mladé dámy
Zirkus HumbertoSvědek časuVeselé příhody z natáčeníZa svědka půjde počítačZuřivý reportér
JubileumZlá krev
Dokonalý muž, dokonalá žena
Rozpaky kuchaře SvatoplukaMy Sweet Little VillageRevue za šest korunVěčný Faust
The Snowdrop FestivalJestřábí v잎ofka z JanovicBridal Tour to JiljiPolka viva
The Third PrinceJára Cimrman Lying, SleepingSalt & GoldTři cesty k domovuŠvédská zápalka
Pohádka o mokrosuchém štěstíVojáček a dračí princezna
Run, Waiter, Run!ChristeningTři v tomPasca
ArabelaTriptych o láskeSmrt a Blažená paníPoslední koncert
Brother for All the MoneyPrince and the Evening StarSilvestr svobodného pánaJak je důležité míti Filipa

Full filmography

  • Drei Haselnüsse und ein Mythos - 50 Jahre Aschenbrödel (2023) as Popelka (archive footage)
  • Hostage (2014) as Achbergerová
  • Little Baby Jesus (2013) as Květa
  • Stopy života (2013) as Marcela Davidová
  • The Don Juans (2013) as Markétka
  • Hoteliér (2013)
  • Gymnasium with limited liability (2012) as Eliška Holoubková
  • Kitty Mama (2011) as Micimutr
  • Poste restante (2010)
  • Kouzelná tetička Valentýna (2010)
  • Fispan's Apple (2009) as Královna Anna
  • Hospital on the Edge of Town - The New Generation (2008)
  • Kouzla králů (2008) as královna Kristýnka
  • Náves (2006)
  • Psí kus (2005) as Jana Cibulková
  • Restaurace U Prince (2005) as královna Frída
  • ELFilm (2003)
  • Stará láska nerezaví (2003) as Luisa
  • Elixír a Halíbela (2001) as Halíbela
  • All My Loved Ones (1999) as Irma Silberstein
  • Return to Paradise Lost (1999) as Mother
  • Doktor Munory a jiní lidé (1997)
  • The Wonderful Years That Sucked (1997) as Kvidova matka
  • Kolya (1996) as Klára
  • Play Strindberg (1996) as Alice
  • Náhrdelník (1993)
  • The Immortal Woman (1993) as Štěstí
  • Královský život otroka (1992)
  • Pofoukej mi jahody (1991) as Skarleta
  • The Beggar's Opera (1991) as Jenny
  • The Elementary School (1991) as Mrs. Součková
  • Hřbitov pro cizince (1991)
  • Člověk proti zkáze (1990) as Věra Hrůzová
  • El mar es azul (1989) as Jarka
  • Nejlepší kšeft mýho života (1989) as vdova Marta Benešová
  • Dvě z Paříže (1989) as Solange (segment "Hrobničky")
  • Dokonalý muž, dokonalá žena aneb Návštěva mladé dámy (1989)
  • Zirkus Humberto (1988) as Růženka
  • Svědek času (1988) as Tereza Měchurová
  • Veselé příhody z natáčení (1988) as Herself
  • Za svědka půjde počítač (1988)
  • Zuřivý reportér (1988) as Kateřina
  • Pan Pickwick (1988) as Isabella
  • Setníkův štít (1988)
  • Jubileum (1987) as Taťána
  • Zlá krev (1987)
  • Dokonalý muž, dokonalá žena (1986)
  • Rozpaky kuchaře Svatopluka (1985) as skladnice Stanislava
  • My Sweet Little Village (1985) as Jana Turková
  • Revue za šest korun (1985)
  • Věčný Faust (1985) as Markétka
  • The Snowdrop Festival (1984) as učitelka
  • Jestřábí věž (1984)
  • Žofka z Janovic (1984) as Žofka
  • Bridal Tour to Jilji (1984) as Petra
  • Polka viva (1984)
  • The Third Prince (1983) as princezna Milena / princezna ze skal
  • Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping (1983) as Alžběta
  • Salt & Gold (1983) as Princess Maruška
  • Tři cesty k domovu (1983) as Irena
  • Švédská zápalka (1983)
  • Pohádka o mokrosuchém štěstí (1982)
  • Vojáček a dračí princezna (1982) as princezna Ludovina Čírka
  • Run, Waiter, Run! (1981) as Helenka Vránová
  • Christening (1981) as Naďa - Honzova dívka
  • Tři v tom (1981) as Colombina
  • Pasca (1981)
  • Arabela (1980) as Arabela (voice) (uncredited)
  • Triptych o láske (1980) as Lissote (segment "Lissote alebo Východ slnka")
  • Smrt a Blažená paní (1980)
  • Poslední koncert (1980)
  • Brother for All the Money (1979) as Zuzana Pavelková
  • Prince and the Evening Star (1979) as Večernice
  • Silvestr svobodného pána (1979) as Miluška
  • Jak je důležité míti Filipa (1979) as Gvendolina Bracknellová
  • Jablíčko se dokoulelo (1977)
  • The Little Mermaid (1976) as Princess from the Neighboring Empire
  • The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes (1976) as Orina (voice)
  • O Terezce a paní Madam (1976)
  • Paleta lásky (1976)
  • Jenůfa (1976)
  • Splynutí duší (1976)
  • Vivat Beňovský! (1975) as Anna Lentulayová
  • The Day That Shook the World (1975) as Jelena
  • How to Drown Dr. Mracek, the Lawyer (1975) as Jana Vodičková
  • My Brother Has a Cute Brother (1975) as Zuzana
  • Královské usínání (1975)
  • The Fair Is Here (1974) as paní učitelka
  • Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973) as Popelka
  • Sešli se na Vlachovce (1973)
  • Lesní panna (1973) as Terezka
  • Rodeo (1973)
  • Bakaláři (1972)
  • Metráček (1972) as Nina (voice)
  • Schovávaná na schodech (1972)
  • Granny (1971) as Barunka
  • Strýčkův sen (1971)
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