Jiří Hubač, a renowned Czech playwright and screenwriter, was born on August 27, 1929, in Prague and passed away on September 27, 2011, in the same city.
He commenced his career as a playwright for Czechoslovak Television in 1961 and later transitioned to freelance professorship in 1974. Throughout his tenure, he collaborated with notable figures, including Jaroslav Dietl, and achieved significant success with his plays Ikarův pád (1977) and Ripe Raspberries (1981).
Hubač's creative approach focused on crafting custom-made roles for select actors, and he received support from his close collaborator, director František Filip. His television series, Dobra Voda (1982) and Sanitka (1985),garnered widespread acclaim.
In addition to his playwriting endeavors, Hubač drafted several novels, including King Krysa, inspired by James Clavell's work, and The Chime ringing, inspired by Ernest Hemingway's novel.
Throughout his illustrious career, Hubač received numerous accolades, including being appointed a deserving artist in 1989 and inducted into the TV Hall of Fame at the TYT Awards in 2000. He also received the prestigious Trilobit Prize and Vladislav Vančura Prize.
Jiří Hubač is laid to rest at the Kyjov cemetery in Prague 9.
