Ondrej Vetchý

Ondrej Vetchý

63 · Born: May 16, 1962

Personal Details

BornMay 16, 1962 Jihlava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Biography

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.

Career

2022
Medieval
Medieval as Ondřej
2021
Even Mice Belong in Heaven
Even Mice Belong in Heaven as Papa Mouse (voice)
Army of Thieves
Army of Thieves as Strong Kid
2019
2018
2017
Barefoot
Barefoot as Father
2014
To See the Sea
To See the Sea as Tomásuv táta
2013
Colette
Colette as Elli
2012
The Confidant
The Confidant as Commander Dravec
2010
Kuky se vrací
Kuky se vrací as Dubánek
2009
Broken Promise
Broken Promise as pan Friedman
2007
Vratné lahve
Vratné lahve as Řezáč mladší
2001
Dark Blue World
Dark Blue World as Frantisek Sláma
Babí léto
Babí léto as Jára Hána
1997
Bájecná léta pod psa
Bájecná léta pod psa as Kvido's Father
1996
Kolya
Kolya as Broz
1993
The Trial
The Trial as Kaminer
1991