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Rudolf Hrušínský

Rudolf Hrušínský

Director & actor · born 17 October 1920 · Nová Vcelnice, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Rudolf Hrušínský was an acclaimed Czech actor during his country's era of communism.  He was born in Nová Včelnice to Hermina Červičková and Rudolf Hrušinský (original name Rudolf Böhm, also took the stage name Otomar Otovalský). He was born, literally, back stage during a showing of the play Taneček panny Marinky. Initially he travelled from place to place, wherever his father could find a gig, but eventually his family settled in Prague. He dropped out of law school to pursue acting. Initially he starred in minor plays, but managed to escalate to famous film roles, many of which won him fame abroad

Where to start: The Cremator (1969).

As director 2

As actor 178

TV shows 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Rudolf Hrušínský movie?

By viewer score, The Cremator (1969) at 7.8/10.

What are Rudolf Hrušínský’s most popular movies?

The Cremator, The Fabulous Baron Munchausen, My Sweet Little Village.

How many movies has Rudolf Hrušínský made?

180 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 178 as actor.

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