Karel Dobrý

Karel Dobrý

56 · Born: May 2, 1969

Personal Details

BornMay 2, 1969 Karlovy Vary, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Biography

Karel Dobry, a renowned Czech film and stage actor, born in 1969, has garnered widespread critical acclaim for his captivating portrayals of complex characters.

Rising to fame, Karel received the prestigious Czech Lion award in 2019 for his outstanding performance as a leading actor.

Born and raised in Prague, Karel spent a significant portion of his childhood in Syria, which undoubtedly had a profound impact on his artistic development.

As a polyglot, Karel is fluent in four languages: English, Czech, Russian, and German, allowing him to seamlessly transition between various acting projects.

Throughout his illustrious career, Karel has won numerous awards, including the Alfred Radok award for Best Actor in 2014, the Theater News Award for Best Actor, and a nomination for the Czech Thalie as Best Actor.

As an accomplished actor, Karel has embodied over 90 distinct roles in film and television, showcasing his remarkable versatility and range.

Recent credits include the critically acclaimed series Genius-Einstein, directed and produced by the renowned Ron Howard, as well as The Catcher Was a Spy, where he starred alongside Paul Rudd.

Karel's extensive filmography also includes notable roles in Glass Room, Milada, Child 44, and Mission Impossible, solidifying his position as a respected and sought-after actor in the industry.

Beyond his acting career, Karel is an avid horseman, trained in driving and weaponry, and is known for performing many of his own stunts, adding an extra layer of authenticity to his performances.

Career

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2024
The Crow
The Crow as Roman
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Nosferatu
Nosferatu as Captain Yusou
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2023
Carnival Row
Carnival Row as Pact Ambassador Anrep
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2021
Oslo
Oslo as Johan Jørgen Holst
{"id":231050,"title":"Daria","year":"2020","character":"Sm\u00edd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/daria","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_231050.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_231050.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Daria
Daria as Smíd
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2019
The Affair
The Affair as Láník
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2018
Death of a Nation
Death of a Nation as Gestapo Chief
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Pure Devilry
Pure Devilry as Lucifer
{"id":127831,"title":"The Catcher Was a Spy","year":"2018","character":"Cold-Eyed German","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-catcher-was-a-spy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ugftkn3jl50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ugftkn3jl50.jpg"},"released":1}
The Catcher Was a Spy
The Catcher Was a Spy as Cold-Eyed German
{"id":129177,"title":"The Adventurers","year":"2017","character":"Yelyuk (The Buyer)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-adventurers-2017","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3bq1o61nd3l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3bq1o61nd3l0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
The Adventurers
The Adventurers as Yelyuk (The Buyer)
{"id":129731,"title":"Milada","year":"2017","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/milada","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129731.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129731.jpg"},"released":1}
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2016
Lída Baarová
Lída Baarová as Gerhard Lamprecht - Film Director
{"id":18908,"title":"Child 44","year":"2015","character":"Photographer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/child-44","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/serveigc82s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/serveigc82s0.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Child 44
Child 44 as Photographer
{"id":20654,"title":"Ghost Recon: Alpha","year":"2012","character":"Chevchenko","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ghost-recon-alpha","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_20654.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_20654.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":34752,"title":"Faust","year":"2011","character":"soldier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/faust-2011","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1nen4sbgf3qg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1nen4sbgf3qg.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Faust
Faust as soldier
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2010
{"id":33160,"title":"Flame & Citron","year":"2008","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flame-citron","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33160.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
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Bathory: Countess of Blood
Bathory: Countess of Blood as Royal Guard Commander
{"id":221029,"title":"Hui Buh: Das Schlossgespenst","year":"2006","character":"Ritter Ottokar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hui-buh-das-schlossgespenst","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5pdo1sa8uu00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5pdo1sa8uu00.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":227615,"title":"The Ninth Day","year":"2004","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ninth-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227615.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227615.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":19397,"title":"Before the Fall","year":"2004","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/before-the-fall-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_19397.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_19397.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":9243,"title":"Children of Dune","year":2003,"character":"Korba","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/children-of-dune","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7ih32pqrrk70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7ih32pqrrk70.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":4091,"title":"A Knight's Tale","year":"2001","character":"Flanders King of Arms","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-knights-tale","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/r54mpbrlei40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/r54mpbrlei40.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
A Knight's Tale
A Knight's Tale as Flanders King of Arms
{"id":103833637,"title":"Anne Frank: The Whole Story","year":2001,"character":"Commandment","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/anne-frank-the-whole-story","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833637.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833637.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":124434,"title":"Wild Flowers","year":"2000","character":"Kr\u00e1l","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wild-flowers-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124434.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124434.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":9424,"title":"Dune","year":2000,"character":"Dr. Pardot Kynes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dune","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7m99391apde0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7m99391apde0.jpg"},"released":1}
Dune
Dune as Dr. Pardot Kynes
{"id":225624,"title":"The Girl of Your Dreams","year":"1998","character":"Leo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-girl-of-your-dreams","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225624.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225624.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":654,"title":"Mission: Impossible","year":"1996","character":"Matthias","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mission-impossible","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6nu1foasal40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6nu1foasal40.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
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Sacred Cargo
Sacred Cargo as Barishvili