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Karel Reisz was born on 21 July 1926 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He was a director and producer, known for The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981), Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) and Morgan! (1966). He was married to Betsy Blair and Julia Coppard. He died on 25 November 2002 in London, England, UK.

Vera Chytilová was born on February 2, 1929, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic). She studied philosophy and architecture in Brno for two years, then worked as a technical draftsman, a designer, a fashion model, a photo re-toucher, then worked as a clapper girl for Barrandov Film Studios in Prague. There she continued as a writer, actress, and assistant director.

She was denied a scholarship, or even a recommendation from Barrandov, but she took the admissions tests at FAMU and was accepted. From 1957-1962 she studied film directing under Otakar Vávra, who also taught Jirí Menzel, Milos Forman, Jan Nemec, and Ivan Passer. In 1962 she graduated as director from Film Academy (FAMU) in Prague. Her graduation film 'Strop' (Ceiling 1962) and the following film 'Pytel blech' (A Bagful of Fleas 1963) were "staged" improvisations with non-actors. In 1966 Chytilova and her husband, 'Jaroslav Kucera', made a witty surrealist comedy Daisies (1966), which was immediately banned, but then was released in 1967, and won the Grand Prix at the Bergamo Film Festival. She remained in Czechoslovakia after the events of 1968, when her colleagues Milos Forman, Jan Nemec, and Ivan Passer emigrated. Her films were often "shelved" for reasons of political censorship. For six years Chytilova was banned from making films. In 1976 she wrote a letter of complaint to President Gustav Husak, describing her artistic position. After some behind-the-scenes influence by her supporters, Chytilova was allowed to make a low-budget Hra o jablko (1977), which won a Silver Hugo at Chicago Film Festival.

Chytilova belongs among the foremost directors of the 1960's Czech New Wave, which was influenced by both the French New Wave and Italian Neo-Realism. Her films were acclaimed for visual experimentation and for bold unmasking of the moral problems of contemporary society. Her art belongs to what Sergei Eisenstein described as "intellectual cinema", that embraces the mix of "avant-garde", "cinema verite", "formalism", "feminism", or "happening" and, with a good deal of humor, it spreads beyond definitions. Chytilova's films often present a multi-layered plethora of visual associations that encourages the viewer to make active interpretations. She survived through the political turbulences in Czechoslovakia and has been a highly original and uncompromising filmmaker.

Vladimír Javorský was born on 2 May 1962 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He is an actor, known for Flower Buds (2011), La Vie En Rose (2007) and Chlapci a chlapi (1988).

Nikola Ristanovski was born on 23 January 1969 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. He is an actor, known for The Black Pin (2016), Zverinjak (2012) and Upside Down (2007).

Filip Brezina was born on 19 March 1995 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. He is an actor, known for Franta mimozemstan (2024), Golden Sting (2018) and Zahradnictví: Nápadník (2017).

Zuzana Kajnarová was born on 17 June 1982 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. She is an actress, known for The Labyrinth (2015), Temný kraj (2017) and Místo v zivote (2006). She has been married to Roman Rícar since July 2010.

Vlastimil Brodský was born on 15 December 1920 in Hrusov, Ostrava, Czechoslovakia. He was an actor and writer, known for Jacob the Liar (1974), Babí léto (2001) and Noc na Karlstejne (1974). He was married to Jana Brejchová and Bozena Brodská. He died on 20 April 2002 in Slunecna, Czech Republic.

Pavla Beretová was born on 28 October 1983 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. She is an actress, known for Sunday League - Pepik Hnatek's Final Match (2012), Vodník (2019) and Dubbing Street (2017).

Lucie Zácková was born on 16 February 1978 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia. She is an actress, known for The Snake Brothers (2015), Karamazovi (2008) and The Fury (2016).

Eva Jakoubková was born on 8 February 1952 in Ostrava-Zábreh, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. She was an actress, known for Kam zmizel kuryr (1981), Muz na radnici (1976) and Love Between the Raindrops (1980). She was married to Petr Novák. She died on 16 June 2005 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Vanda Chaloupková was born on 21 May 1991 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. She is an actress, known for Malá velká liga (2023), Láska hory prenásí (2022) and Prezidentka (2022).

Alexander Lockwood was born on 5 May 1902 in Polish Ostrava, Silesia, Austria-Hungary [now Ostrava, Czech Republic]. He was an actor, known for Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) and Matinee Theatre (1955). He died on 25 January 1990 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Martina Adamcova is a Canadian actress, director and producer. Her present production collaboration is with Oscar Winning Producer Malcolm Clarke (Harlem). She's appreciated for her versatility, talent of comedian and authentic acting. She was working with Oscar nominated directors as Denis Villeneuve ( Polytechnique) or Juraj Herz (Le Passage, Black Barons). Martina is fluent in four different languages and her carrier is international. She started in 1992 as a rule breaker on post-communist TV screen in her native town Prague (Games Without Frontiers) and graduated into an established and acknowledged world-class performer (French Kiss, Muzzikanti, The World Of Trouble) and producer ( My Wacko Parents, Harlem, Concealed Identity, Hotel Limbo).

Marián Beník was born on 5 June 1984 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He is an actor, known for Ranc U Zelené sedmy (1996).

Borek Slezácek was born on 30 May 1967 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He is an actor, known for Decision Game (2022), Devadesátky (2022) and Táta v nesnázích (2023). He was previously married to Simona Krainová.

Ivo Novák was born on 21 March 1967 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He is an actor, known for Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011), The Illusionist (2006) and Hannibal Rising (2007). He has been married to Claudia Vaseková since 9 October 1993. They have two children.

Jirí Bábek was born in 1965 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia. He is an actor, known for Bullet for Heydrich (The Czech Century) (2013), Ceské století (2013) and Mordparta (2016).

Jana Brezková was born on 6 September 1943 in Ostrava, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia [now Czech Republic]. She is an actress and costume designer, known for Prague Nights (1969), Ferat Vampire (1982) and The Lost Face (1965).

Ivan Lendl is a retired Czech-American professional tennis player.

He was world No. 1 for 270 weeks and won 94 singles titles. At the majors he won eight titles and was runner-up a record 11 times. He also won seven year-end championships.

In each year from 1985 through 1987, Lendl's match-winning percentage was over 90%. This record was equaled by Roger Federer in 2004-2006, but Lendl remains the only male tennis player with over 90% match wins in five different years (1982 was the first, 1989 the last). From the 1985 US Open to the 1988 Australian Open, Lendl reached ten consecutive Grand Slam singles semifinals, a record that was broken by Federer at the 2007 Australian Open.

Lendl pioneered a new style of tennis; his game was built around his forehand, hit hard with heavy topspin, and his success is cited as a primary influence in popularizing the common playing style of aggressive baseline power tennis. After retirement he became a tennis coach of multiple players, and has helped Andy Murray win three major titles and reach the No. 1 ranking.

Vojtech Babista is a Czech actor and singer with a background in professional sports and extensive experience in modeling. Born in Ostrava, Czech Republic, and raised in the small city of Hlucin, Vojtech initially pursued a successful career in squash, representing the Czech national team and earning numerous trophies. However, his passion for the performing arts eventually led him to fully commit to acting and music.

Vojtech's artistic journey has taken him across Europe and Asia, where he has appeared in various film and television projects, as well as international advertising campaigns. Although he has significant experience in modeling, his focus is firmly on his work as an actor and singer, where he brings a deep commitment to his craft.

Now based in Prague, Vojtech continues to expand his presence in the entertainment industry, dedicated to delivering compelling performances both on screen and through his music.

Robert Urban was born on 30 July 1986 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He is an actor, known for Isabel (2013), The First Republic (2014) and Stínohra (2022).

Ondrej Nekvasil was born on 15 July 1966 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. He is a production designer and costume designer, known for Snowpiercer (2013), The Illusionist (2006) and Unlocked (2017).

Karel Fiala was born on 3 August 1925 in Hrusov, Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He was an actor, known for Amadeus (1984), Lemonade Joe (1964) and The Secret of Steel City (1979). He died on 3 October 2020 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Robert Miklus was born on 31 October 1982 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He is an actor and writer, known for Zátopek (2021), Zlatá labut (2023) and Chlap na strídacku (2020).

Norbert Lichý was born on 29 December 1964 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He was an actor and composer, known for Circus Bukowsky (2013), Hastrman (2018) and Kajínek (2010). He died on 16 January 2024 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.