Zdeněk Svěrák
A member of the Greatest Generation generation, Zdeněk Svěrák was born in 1936 in Prague and went on to become a celebrated Actor.
Czech actor
"His defining career moment was co-writing and starring in the 1996 film Kolya, directed by his son Jan Svěrák." — About Zdeněk Svěrák
| Metric | Zdeněk Svěrák | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 90 | 53 | +37 yrs |
| Career length | 72 yrs | ~35 yrs | +37 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Zdeněk Svěrák
Did you know that Zdeněk Svěrák, a multi-talented artist, not only co-wrote and starred in the Oscar-winning film Kolya but also authored the book it was based on?
- He co-founded the iconic Jára Cimrman Theatre in 1967, dedicated to a fictional Czech genius.
- Before acting, he worked as a teacher and later as a radio presenter for Czechoslovak Radio.
- He penned lyrics for numerous popular Czech songs, including the beloved "Holubí dům."
- He often writes screenplays for films directed by his son, Academy Award winner Jan Svěrák.
- His children's books, like "Radovanovy radovánky," are widely popular in the Czech Republic.
His defining career moment was co-writing and starring in the 1996 film Kolya, directed by his son Jan Svěrák. This poignant story about an old man and a Russian boy won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, bringing international acclaim to Czech cinema and the Svěrák family collaboration.
Svěrák's lasting legacy lies in his unique contribution to Czech humor through the Jára Cimrman Theatre and his multi-generational impact on film, shaping the cultural landscape with timeless stories and characters.