Rudolf Jelínek
Rudolf Jelínek (27 February 1935 – 10 August 2024) was a Czech film actor.
Also recorded as Rudolf Jelinek
Rudolf Jelínek

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- Name
- Rudolf Jelínek
- Born
- 27 February 1935
- Birthplace
- Kutná Hora, Czechoslovakia
- Died
- 10 August 2024
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- Czechoslovakia · Czech Republic
- Fields
- acting · dubbing
- Education
- Faculty of Theatre and Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
- Honours
- honorary citizen of Kutná Hora · František Filipovský Awards · Master Prix
- Languages
- Czech
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Rudolf Jelínek (27 February 1935 – 10 August 2024) was a Czech film actor.
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Rudolf Jelínek studied at Faculty of Theatre, Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. The recorded working language is Czech. The field of work recorded is acting and dubbing. Places of work recorded in the authority are Nový Jičín. Employment is recorded with Vinohrady Theatre. Distinctions recorded are honorary citizen of Kutná Hora, František Filipovský Awards and Master Prix.
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Key facts
• Name — Rudolf Jelínek • Born — 27 February 1935 • Birthplace — Kutná Hora, Czechoslovakia • Died — 10 August 2024 • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1955–2016
Biography
Biography
He appeared in more than 122 films and television shows between 1955 and 2016 and participated in the dubbing of more than 60 films and television series. He played one of his most famous roles in the television series Thirty Cases of Major Zeman. He was awarded honorary citizenship of Kutná Hora (2015). Jelínek died on 10 August 2024, at the age of 89.
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Páté kolo u vozu (1957) as Arnost - Jana's friend • Smugglers of Death (1959) as Sgt. Cigánek • The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (1962) as Tony • Atentát (1964) as Serg. Strnad • Maratón (1968) as German operator • The Bridge at Remagen (1969) as Pvt. Manfred • Sokolovo (1974) as Sochor • The Prince and the Evening Star (1979) as knight Cestmír • Front in the Rear of the Enemy (1981) as Zayfert • Ta chvíle, ten okamžik (1981) as Frantisek • Zelená vlna (1982) as Taxi driver • The Zookeeper (2001) as Zoo Official • I Served the King of England (2006)
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Rudolf Jelínek is recorded as having received honorary citizen of Kutná Hora, František Filipovský Awards and Master Prix.
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1935
Rudolf Jelínek born at Kutná Hora.
2024
Rudolf Jelínek died at Česká Lípa.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Rudolf Jelinek. His recorded language was Czech. He married Jarmila Hlavatá and Martina Ruzicskova. Other recorded relations include Václav Žmolík. Jelínek received honorary citizen of Kutná Hora, František Filipovský Awards and Master Prix.
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