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
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Rudolf Hrušínský was one of the most celebrated Czech film and stage actors of the 20th century, renowned for his extensive work in classic Czechoslovak cinema.
He is best known for his chilling lead performance in The Cremator and his comedic portrayal of Josef Švejk in The Good Soldier Švejk.
His notable filmography includes Capricious Summer, Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet, and My Sweet Little Village. Explore his complete filmography on Mood.
