Ondřej Vetchý

Ondřej Vetchý
Ondřej Vetchý in 2014
Born	(1962-05-16) 16 May 1962 Jihlava, Czechoslovakia
Alma mater	Prague Conservatory
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1978–present
Spouse	Irena Vetchá Puškášová

Ondřej Vetchý (born 16 May 1962) is a Czech actor.

He is among the busiest and most successful Czech actors of his generation. He is currently employed at The Drama Club (DC) in Prague.

Notable performances

• 2005 – Katurian in The Pillowman, DC
• 2004 – Carluccio in The Businessman from Smyrna by Carlo Goldoni, DC
• 2002 – Count Paolo Grazia in Mask and The Face by Luigi Chiarelli, DC
• 2000 – Samson Martin - Kennedy Phillips in Wild Spring by Arnold Wesker, Divadlo Ungelt
• 1999 – Vincent van Gogh in Vincent by Gordon Smith, Divadlo Ungelt

Selected filmography

• 2022 – Medieval
• 2020 – Betrayer
• 2019 – Women on the Run
• 2018 – My Uncle Archimedes
• 2017 – Barefoot
• 2016 - Stuck with a Perfect Woman
• 2014 – František Vedral in Příběh kmotra
• 2013 – Elli in Colette
• 2012 – Jirka Luňák in Sunday League – Pepik Hnatek's Final Match (Czech Lion for Best Supporting Actor)
• 2011 – Tomáš in Innocence
• 2010 – Jirka Luňák aka Jiřina in Okresní přebor
• 2009 – in Broken Promise
• 2009 – Jan Pavel in An Earthly Paradise for the Eyes
• 2001 – František Sláma in Dark Blue World
• 1997 – Kvido's Father in Those Wonderful Years That Sucked
• 1996 – Brož in Kolya
• 1995 – Bajnyš Zisovič in Valley of Exile
• 1991 – Arnošt in The Territory of White Deer
• 1988 – Dan in Dům pro dva (nomination for European Film Award for Best Young Actor or Actress)
• 1985 – Janek in Give the Devil his Due

Decorations

Awarded by Czech Republic

• Medal of Merit (2024)

External links

• Ondřej Vetchý at IMDb