Vladimír Šmeral
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 16, 1903 in Drásov, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]
- Died
- March 15, 1982
- Active Years
- 1937–1990 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 103 credits in database
Biography
Vladimír Šmeral was a Czech actor born on October 16, 1903, in Drásov, Austria-Hungary, which is located in the modern-day Czech Republic. He began his acting career at the Zemské divadlo in Brno. Following his time in Brno, he relocated to Prague, where he performed at the Liberated Theatre, E. F. Burian's theatre, and Divadlo na Poříčí. During World War II, Šmeral refused to divorce his Jewish wife in an effort to protect her. He remained active in the performing arts throughout his life and died on March 15, 1982, in Prague, Czechoslovakia. His career is documented across various film and television databases, reflecting his work as a creator in the industry.
Career overview
Vladimír Šmeral was a Czech actor born on October 16, 1903, in Drásov, Austria-Hungary, which is located in the modern-day Czech Republic. His professional acting career began at the Zemské divadlo in Brno. Following his time there, he relocated to Prague to continue his work in the performing arts.
During his career in Prague, Šmeral performed with several notable institutions, including the Liberated Theatre, the theatre of E. F. Burian, and Divadlo na Poříčí. Beyond his professional stage work, his personal life during World War II was marked by his decision to remain married to his Jewish wife, refusing to divorce her as a means of protecting her during the conflict. Vladimír Šmeral passed away on March 15, 1982, in Prague, Czechoslovakia.
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Full Filmography
103 titles- Larks on a String (1990) as Minister
- Goodbye, Medeo (1982) as Senior director
- Příjemce platí v dolarech (1981)
- Dark Sun (1980) as Tomeš
- Děti zítřků (1980) as Uncle Kozubík
- Skandál v Gri-Gri baru (1979)
- Smrt císaře a krále Karla IV. (1979)
- A Story of Love and Honor (1978)
- Vítězný lid (1978)
- Díky, pane Kříženecký (1978) as Host
- The Liberation of Prague (1977) as Dr. Václav Vacek
- Dalskabáty, hříšná ves aneb Zapomenutý čert (1977) as kníže Belzebub
- Dům Na poříčí (1977)
- All Against All (1977)
- Muž na radnici (1976)
- Čas lásky a naděje (1976)
- Byl jednou jeden dům (1975)
- My z konce světa (1975)
- Poklad pod Černou hláskou (1975)
- Poslední královna (1975)
- Pavlínka (1974)
- Německé pohádky (1973) as král
- Days of Betrayal (1973)
- Love (1973) as Professor
- Three Men Travelling (1973) as akademik Tronícek
- Příští léto v Locarnu (1973)
- Podezření (1973)
- Rodeo (1973)
- Hliněný vozíček (1973)
- Inn At the Flying Dragon (1972)
- Lekce (1972)
- Otcové a děti (1972)
- The Secret of a Great Narrator (1972)
- Člověk není sám (1972)
- F. L. Věk (1971)
- Rozsudek (1971)
- Princ a chuďas (1971)
- Jumping Over Puddles (1971) as Ambrož
- Svědectví mrtvých očí (1971)
- Exekuce (1971)
- Witchhammer (1970) as Boblig
- A Ridiculous Gentleman (1969)
- The Most Beautiful Age (1969) as Profesor
- České pohádky (1968)
- A Man Who Rose in Price (1968)
- The End of Agent W4C (1967) as Agent's Chief (voice)
- Evžen Oněgin (1967)
- Princezna Pampeliška (1967)
- Poklad byzantského kupce (1967)
- Hotel for Strangers (1967) as Blech
- Noc bez úsvitu (1967)
- Prager Legende (1967) as Old Man
- Searching (1966)
- Cesta řeky k moři (1966)
- The Hero Is Afraid (1966) as vysoký zmocněnec
- Konec velké epochy (1966) as Professor
- Křišťálová noc (1966)
- Sedm sestřiček (1966)
- Bubny (1965)
- Čintamani & podvodník (1965) as sběratel MUDr. Vitásek
- Den končí ráno (1965)
- Lucie (1964)
- Midnight Mass (1962) as Farár
- Pozdní láska (1962)
- Měšťáci (1962)
- Talenty a ctitelé (1960)
- Neprovdaná paní Rosita (1960)
- Bajaja (1960)
- Výstraha (1954)
- Rychloraziči z Tisové (1954) as Commentary (voice)
- Dvaasedmdesátka (1953)
- Divadlo československé armády (1953) as Commentary (voice)
- Mordová rokle (1952)
- Rok stalinské epochy (1951) as Commentary (voice)
- Láska (1950) as Commentary (voice)
- Veliká příležitost (1950) as Zdeněk Kružný
- China in battle (1950) as Commentary (voice)
- Silent Barricade (1949) as Kroupa
- Dnes o půl jedenácté (1949)
- Národ sobě (1948) as Commentary (voice)
- The Portrait (1948) as Painter Roman
- Nikola Shuhai (1947)
- Capek's Tales (1947) as Ferdinand Kugler
- Průlom (1946)
- Hrdinové mlčí (1946)
- Rozina the Love Child (1945)
- Mist on the Moors (1944)
- Skalní plemeno (1944) as Standa
- Karel a já (1942)
- Pro kamaráda (1941) as Karel Novák
- Jan Cimbura (1941) as Bártík
- Czech Glass (1940) as Commentary (voice)
- Vzhůru nohama (1939) as Morousek
- Soud boží (1939) as Antonín Bárta
- Zborov (1939) as Jeník Kalina
- Man from the Unknown (1939) as Dvořáček
- In Temptation (1939) as Emil
- Vandiny trampoty (1938)
- The Way of the Cross (1938) as Ondřej
- In a New Life (1938) as Commentary (voice)
- The World Belongs to Us (1937) as Josef Forman alias Lionel
- The White Disease (1937) as 1st Assistant
- Song of Ruthenia (1937) as Commentary (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vladimír Šmeral best known for?
Vladimír Šmeral is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bulman (1985), The Liberation of Prague (1977), Byl jednou jeden dům (1975), Cool Blue (1990).
When and where was Vladimír Šmeral born?
Vladimír Šmeral was born on October 16, 1903 in Drásov, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]. They passed away on March 15, 1982.
How many credits does Vladimír Šmeral have?
Vladimír Šmeral has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1990.
What is Vladimír Šmeral's background in cinema and television?
Vladimír Šmeral was a Czech actor born on October 16, 1903, in Drásov, Austria-Hungary, which is located in the modern-day Czech Republic. He began his acting career at the Zemské divadlo in Brno. Following his time in Brno, he relocated to Prague, where he performed at the Liberated Theatre, E. F. Burian's theatre, an...
Vladimír Šmeral by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Byl jednou jeden dům (1975) — aged about 71
- Witchhammer (1970) as Boblig — aged about 66
- F. L. Věk (1971) — aged about 67
- Days of Betrayal (1973) — aged about 69
- The Liberation of Prague (1977) as Dr. Václav Vacek — aged about 73
- Národ sobě (1948) as Commentary (voice) — aged about 44
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