Czech Republic Celebrities

Jiří Suchý

Jiří Suchý (born October 1, 1931) is a Czech actor, singer-songwriter, playwright, poet, and humorist. He is best known for his work with the Semafor Theatre, which he co-founded in 1959. Early life and career Jiří Suchý was born in Prague, ...

Bohumil Hrabal

Bohumil Hrabal: The Celebrated Czech Writer and His Enduring Legacy Bohumil Hrabal, a towering figure in Czech literature, left an indelible mark on the literary landscape with his poignant tales of everyday life, absurdity, and the indomitable human spirit. Born in ...

Josef Laufer

Josef Laufer Born: October 8, 1939, Prague, Czechoslovakia Died: August 31, 2019, Prague, Czech Republic Occupation: Singer, actor, presenter Josef Laufer was a Czech singer, actor, and presenter. He was one of the most popular entertainers in Czechoslovakia and the Czech ...

Božena Němcová

Božena Němcová Born: February 4, 1820 in Vienna, Austrian Empire (now Austria) Died: January 21, 1862 in Prague, Bohemia, Austrian Empire (now Czech Republic) Occupation: Writer, poet, translator, journalist Nationality: Czech Genre: Realism, Romanticism Notable works: "The Grandmother" (1855), "The Charcoal ...

Marta Kubišová

Marta Kubišová (born 4 November 1938) is a Czech singer and actress. She is one of the most popular Czech singers of all time, and her career has spanned over five decades. Kubišová was born in České Budějovice, Czechoslovakia. She began ...

Václav Havel

Václav Havel Born: October 5, 1936, Prague, Czechoslovakia Died: December 18, 2011, Hrádeček, Czech Republic Occupation: Playwright, essayist, poet, dissident, and politician Known for: Leading the Velvet Revolution in 1989, which peacefully ended Communist rule in Czechoslovakia Awards: Nobel Peace Prize ...

Karel Čapek

Karel Čapek: A Celebrated Czech Writer and Playwright Karel Čapek (January 9, 1890 – December 25, 1938) was a renowned Czech writer, playwright, and journalist who left an indelible mark on the literary world. His works encompassed various genres, including science ...

Jiří Korn

Jiří Korn (born May 17, 1949) is a Czech singer, actor and composer. He is one of the most popular and successful singers in the Czech Republic, having sold over 10 million albums worldwide. Korn was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia. He ...

Petr Janda

Petr Janda Born: January 29, 1942 in Prague, Czechoslovakia Nationality: Czech Occupation: Musician, singer, songwriter, producer Genres: Rock, pop, folk Instruments: Guitar, vocals Years active: 1960–present Biography Petr Janda is a Czech musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known ...

Václav Neckář

Václav Neckář (born October 23, 1943) is a Czech singer and actor. He is one of the most popular singers in the Czech Republic, with a career spanning over 50 years. Neckář was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia. He began his music ...

Jan Hus

Jan Hus (c. 1369 – July 6, 1415) was a Czech theologian and philosopher who became a key figure in the Bohemian Reformation. He was an influential preacher and writer, and his ideas inspired the development of the Hussite movement, which played ...

Hana Zagorová

Hana Zagorová (born September 6, 1946) is a Czech singer and actress. She is one of the most popular and successful singers in the Czech Republic, having sold over 10 million records. Zagorová was born in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia. She began her ...

Iveta Bartošová

Iveta Bartošová (April 8, 1966 – April 29, 2014) was a Czech pop singer, occasional actress and one of the most popular celebrities in the Czech Republic. Her greatest hits include "Knoflíky lásky" ("Love Buttons"), "Tři oříšky pro Popelku" ("Three Hazelnuts ...

Helena Vondráčková

Helena Vondráčková: The Czech Pop Legend Helena Vondráčková (born June 24, 1947) is a Czech singer, actress, and television presenter. She is one of the most popular and successful singers in Czech history, having sold over 10 million records worldwide. Vondráčková ...

Lucie Bílá

Lucie Bílá Real name: Lucie Bílá Born: April 7, 1966 (age 56) Birthplace: Otvovice, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic) Occupation: Singer, actress, dancer, and television personality Years active: 1980–present Record label: Supraphon, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Panter & Barabas, Lucii ...

Karel Gott

Karel Gott (14 July 1939 – 1 October 2019) was a Czech popular singer and songwriter. He was one of the most popular singers in Czechoslovakia and later the Czech Republic, with a career spanning over six decades. Gott was also ...

Milan Kundera

Milan Kundera Milan Kundera (born April 1, 1929) is a Czech-born French novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and translator. One of the best-known writers in the world, his novels have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold tens of ...