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Josef Abrhám

Josef Abrhám

Actor · born 14 December 1939 · Zlín, Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia [now Czech Republic]

He graduated from DAMU, after which he played for three seasons at the Vinohrady Theatre (then the Czechoslovak Army Theatre). He then anchored at the Drama Club until 1992, where his performances won him critical acclaim. He briefly performed at the National Theatre, but left the theatre permanently in August 1994.

He became popular with the public mainly thanks to his appearances in film and television. His first major film role was given to him in 1962 by director Brynych in the film Transport from Paradise (1962). This was followed by the roles of the expectant father in The Scream (1963) and the writer Hašek, whom he played in The Great Journey (1963). In the film Man Against Destruction (1989) he played the main role of the writer Karel Čapek. From 1990 to 1995 he performed in accompanying programmes at exhibitions (Herbert Masaryk, T. G. Masaryk - Man and Art) organised by the Masaryk Democratic Movement.

Where to start: Closely Watched Trains (1966).

As actor 110

TV shows 28

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Josef Abrhám movie?

By viewer score, Closely Watched Trains (1966) at 7.2/10.

What are Josef Abrhám’s most popular movies?

Closely Watched Trains, Kafka, I Served the King of England.

How many movies has Josef Abrhám made?

110 films on TMDB, 110 as actor.

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