Jan Budar

Jan Budar

actor, writer, composer

Jan Budar was born on Jul 31, 1977 in Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. Jan Budar's big-screen debut came with Stuj, nebo se netrefím directed by Jirí Chlumský in 1998, strarring Soldier. Jan Budar is known for Bozena directed by Lenka Wimmerová, Anna Geislerová stars as Bozena and Jan Hájek as Josef Nemec. The most recent award Jan Budar achieved is Czech Lions. The upcoming new movie Jan Budar plays is Medieval which will be released on Sep 09, 2022.

Jan Budar plays his roles with great commitment. He has portrayed a wide range of characters in many films and TV shows during his career. He loves "method acting", because he was deeply inspired by great actors like Daniel Day Lewis, Matthew McConaughey, Dustin Hoffman, Viggo Mortensen and by many others. Jan is a hard worker who loves to collaborate with the best. He inspires and loves to be inspired. He learns something new every day. In his work and in his life, he always goes for the experience and not for the result. Jan was born in Frydlant, a short distance from the city of Liberec.[1] He graduated from Brno's Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts (JAMU) in 2000.[2] He started his career in Brno under the tutelage of Vladimír Moravek, one of the most acclaimed Czech theatre directors. This creative partnership culminated in their first film, Boredom in Brno. Budar also co-authored the script and composed the music. The comedy was awarded five Czech Lions in 2003, including Best Male Actor for Jan Budar's performance. This success led to roles in such films as Marek Najbrt's debut Champions and Jan Hrebejk's recent Up and down, the Czech entry for the Academy Awards, which won the top awards at the Czech Lions Awards 2005. The team of Moravek and Budar created their second film, Hrubes and Mares best friends: come rain or shine. Besides acting, writing, composing and singing, Budar also makes his own short films, documentaries and video clips. In March 2005, Budar won the Czech Lion award for "Best Supporting Actor" in Champions. In February 2005, Budar was sent to Berlin as a shooting star to represent Czech cinematography at the Berlinale Film Festival 2005.

  • Birthday

    Jul 31, 1977
  • Place of Birth

    Frýdlant v Cechách, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Known For

Awards

5 wins & 0 nominations

Czech Lions
2008
Best Supporting Actor (Muzský herecký výkon ve vedlejsí roli)
Winner - Czech Lion
2005
Best Supporting Actor (Muzský herecký výkon ve vedlejsí roli)
Winner - Czech Lion
Mistri (2004)
2004
Best Screenplay (Nejlepsí scénár)
Winner - Czech Lion
2004
Best Actor (Muzský herecký výkon v hlavní roli)
Winner - Czech Lion
Berlin International Film Festival
2005
Czech Republic.
Winner - EFP Shooting Star

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