Jan Budar is a dedicated actor who has brought a wide range of characters to life on the big and small screens throughout his career. He is deeply inspired by the work of great actors such as Daniel Day Lewis, Matthew McConaughey, Dustin Hoffman, and Viggo Mortensen, and has been influenced by their commitment to their craft.
Jan is a hard worker who thrives on collaboration and is always looking to learn and grow as an artist. He is inspired by the work of others and loves to be inspired himself, constantly seeking out new experiences and knowledge.
Born in Frydlant, a short distance from the city of Liberec, Jan graduated from Brno's Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts in 2000. He began his career in Brno under the guidance of the renowned Czech theatre director, Vladimír Moravek, with whom he would go on to create several films.
One of their earliest collaborations was the comedy "Boredom in Brno," which Budar co-authored the script and composed the music for. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning five Czech Lions in 2003, including Best Male Actor for Jan Budar's performance.
This success led to roles in several other notable films, including Marek Najbrt's debut "Champions" and Jan Hrebejk's "Up and down," the Czech entry for the Academy Awards, which won the top awards at the Czech Lions Awards in 2005. The team of Moravek and Budar also created their second film, "Hrubes and Mares best friends: come rain or shine."
In addition to his work as an actor, writer, and composer, Budar also makes his own short films, documentaries, and video clips. His talents have been recognized with several awards, including the Czech Lion award for "Best Supporting Actor" in "Champions" in March 2005, and he was sent to Berlin as a shooting star to represent Czech cinematography at the Berlinale Film Festival in February 2005.
