Vladimír Čech
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Vladimír Čech is a Czech
actor
, presenter
and former politician
. He is the son of anchorwoman Heda Čechová and actor Vladimír Čech, Sr.
In 1977 Vladimír Čech have graduated from the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts
acting field and then played in Petr Bezruč Theatre in Ostrava
, the Silesian
Theatre in Opava
, Ostrava State Theatre, the Český Těšín
Theatre, Oldřich Stibor State Theatre in Olomouc
(today Moravian Theatre) and in the East Bohemia Theatre in Pardubice
. From 1990 to 1992 he worked as a member of the Czech National Council
. Since 1999 has been a freelance actor, currently is a member of File City theatres in Prague. He was also a host of the Czech version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
called Chcete být milionářem?
, where he worked until September 2003. In 2008, Česká televize
made a documentary series Na vrcholky hor s Vladimírem Čechem with Vladimír Čech as the main character. On ČT
he is the moderator of the program Barvy života.
He is also known for his voice in dubbing, such as the title character in the cartoons and films about Garfield
.
He has already dozens of theatrical roles, such as appeared as Vavřen in Filozofské historie, as Edmund in King Lear, as Merkucio in Romeo and Juliet, in Hamlet, as Antonio in Antonius and Cleopatra, as Jiří in Czech adaptation of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, as Jago in Othello and many others.
Between 2001 and 2003 he was elected the host of most popular competition in the television TýTý.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, presenter
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
and former politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He is the son of anchorwoman Heda Čechová and actor Vladimír Čech, Sr.
In 1977 Vladimír Čech have graduated from the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts
Faculty of Theatre
The Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague – "A Dynamic Theatre School Offering a Wide Spectrum of Studies in Theatre Creation" - was founded immediately after the Second World War, emerging from the need to educate theatre artists and artistic personalities capable of...
acting field and then played in Petr Bezruč Theatre in Ostrava
Ostrava
Ostrava is the third largest city in the Czech Republic and the second largest urban agglomeration after Prague. Located close to the Polish border, it is also the administrative center of the Moravian-Silesian Region and of the Municipality with Extended Competence. Ostrava was candidate for the...
, the Silesian
Czech Silesia
Czech Silesia is an unofficial name of one of the three Czech lands and a section of the Silesian historical region. It is located in the north-east of the Czech Republic, predominantly in the Moravian-Silesian Region, with a section in the northern Olomouc Region...
Theatre in Opava
Opava
Opava is a city in the northern Czech Republic on the river Opava, located to the north-west of Ostrava. The historical capital of Czech Silesia, Opava is now in the Moravian-Silesian Region and has a population of 59,843 as of January 1, 2005....
, Ostrava State Theatre, the Český Těšín
Ceský Tešín
Český Těšín is a town in the Karviná District, Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. The town is commonly known in the region as just Těšín . It lies on the west bank of the Olza River, in the heart of the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia...
Theatre, Oldřich Stibor State Theatre in Olomouc
Olomouc
Olomouc is a city in Moravia, in the east of the Czech Republic. The city is located on the Morava river and is the ecclesiastical metropolis and historical capital city of Moravia. Nowadays, it is an administrative centre of the Olomouc Region and sixth largest city in the Czech Republic...
(today Moravian Theatre) and in the East Bohemia Theatre in Pardubice
Pardubice
Pardubice is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the river Elbe, 65 miles east of Prague. Pardubice has an antique centre square and old town, with many restaurants that stay open until late in the evening. There is an old Tower and a recently renovated Castle...
. From 1990 to 1992 he worked as a member of the Czech National Council
Czech National Council
The Czech National Council was the legislative body of the Czech Republic from 1968 to 1992. It was created in 1968 to reflect the fact that Czechoslovakia became a federation. It was legally transformed into the Chamber of deputies according to the Constitution The Czech National Council was the...
. Since 1999 has been a freelance actor, currently is a member of File City theatres in Prague. He was also a host of the Czech version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a television game show which offers large cash prizes for correctly answering a series of multiple-choice questions of increasing difficulty. The format is owned and licensed by Sony Pictures Television International. The maximum cash prize is one million pounds...
called Chcete být milionářem?
Chcete být milionárem?
Chcete být milionářem? was a Czech game show based on the original British format of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. The show was hosted by Vladimír Čech, Ondřej Hejma and Martin Preiss...
, where he worked until September 2003. In 2008, Česká televize
Ceská televize
Česká televize is the public television broadcaster in the Czech Republic, broadcasting four channels.- Czechoslovak Television :Television in Czechoslovakia started to take its first steps before World War II. However, before visible results could be achieved, all activities were interrupted by...
made a documentary series Na vrcholky hor s Vladimírem Čechem with Vladimír Čech as the main character. On ČT
Ceská televize
Česká televize is the public television broadcaster in the Czech Republic, broadcasting four channels.- Czechoslovak Television :Television in Czechoslovakia started to take its first steps before World War II. However, before visible results could be achieved, all activities were interrupted by...
he is the moderator of the program Barvy života.
He is also known for his voice in dubbing, such as the title character in the cartoons and films about Garfield
Garfield
Garfield is a comic strip created by Jim Davis. Published since June 19, 1978, it chronicles the life of the title character, the cat Garfield ; his owner, Jon Arbuckle; and Arbuckle's dog, Odie...
.
He has already dozens of theatrical roles, such as appeared as Vavřen in Filozofské historie, as Edmund in King Lear, as Merkucio in Romeo and Juliet, in Hamlet, as Antonio in Antonius and Cleopatra, as Jiří in Czech adaptation of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, as Jago in Othello and many others.
Between 2001 and 2003 he was elected the host of most popular competition in the television TýTý.
Czech dubbing
- Putování s pravěkými monstry – život před dinosaury (Walking with MonstersWalking with MonstersWalking with Monsters is a three-part British documentary film series about life in the Paleozoic, bringing to life extinct arthropods, fish, amphibians, synapsids, and reptiles...
), 2005, dubbing 2008 - Van HelsingVan Helsing (film)Van Helsing is a 2004 American action horror film directed by Stephen Sommers. It stars Hugh Jackman as vigilante monster hunter Gabriel Van Helsing, and Kate Beckinsale...
- Vraždící stroje: Pravda o dinosaurech-zabijácích (The Truth About Killer DinosaursThe Truth About Killer DinosaursThe Truth About Killer Dinosaurs is a two-part BBC documentary, presented by Bill Oddie, in which a group of scientists test out the strength of dinosaur weaponry using biomechanics. The first episode determines the winner of a battle between Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops, and second compares the...
, part 1 and 2), 2005, dubbing 2008 - Garfield a přátelé (Garfield and FriendsGarfield and FriendsGarfield and Friends is an American animated television series based on the comic strip Garfield by Jim Davis. The show was produced by Film Roman, in association with United Feature Syndicate and Paws, Inc., and ran on CBS Saturday mornings from September 17, 1988 to December 10, 1994, with...
) - Garfield ve filmu (Garfield: The Movie), 2004
- Garfield 2 (Garfield: A Tail of Two KittiesGarfield: A Tail of Two KittiesGarfield: A Tail of Two Kitties is the 2006 sequel to 2004's live-action feature film Garfield: The Movie...
), 2006 - Garfield šokuje (Garfield Gets RealGarfield Gets RealGarfield Gets Real is a 1999 CGI movie starring Garfield. It was produced by Paws, Inc. in cooperation with Davis Entertainment and The Animation Picture Company and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It was written by Garfield's creator Jim Davis, who started working on the script in the fall of 1996...
), 2007