Ondrej Vetchy, a talented individual, graduated from the prestigious Prague Conservatory in 1984, specifically in the musical-drama department. His journey in the world of acting began with a notable role as a young devil in the renowned Czech fantasy film, "S certy nejsou zerty" (There Are No Jokes with Devils),directed by Hynek Bocan.
Vetchy's remarkable talent and dedication earned him a nomination for the European Film Awards for his portrayal of Dan, the cool masher, in the drama "Dum pro dva". He demonstrated his versatility by exceling in both comedies and dramas, creating memorable characters that captivated audiences.
Some of his most iconic roles include soldier Kefalin in the hit comedy "Cerni baroni" (Nr. 1 in Czech theaters of the year),grave digger Broz in the Oscar-winning film "Kolya" (Czech Lion nominee, Nr. 1 in Czech theaters of the year),Kvido's father in "Bajecna leta pod psa" (Wonderful Years that Sucks, Czech Lion nominee, Nr. 1 in Czech theaters of the year, Award of Cinema Magazine for Best Actor),pilot in "Tmavomodry svet" (Czech Lion nominee, Nr. 1 in Czech theaters of the year, Award of Cinema Magazine for Best Actor),and irresponsible son in "Babi leto" (Autumn Spring).
As a member of the renowned Czech theatre, Cinoherni klub, and with a successful track record in television, Ondrej Vetchy is widely regarded as one of the most popular and successful Czech actors of all time.