Rudolf Hrušínský

Rudolf Hrušínský was an acclaimed Czech actor during his country's era of communism. He was born in Nová Včelnice to Hermina Červičková and Rudolf Hrušinský (original name Rudolf Böhm, also took the stage name Otomar Otovalský). He was born, literally, back stage during a showing of the play Taneček panny Marinky.

Initially he travelled from place to place, wherever his father could find a gig, but eventually his family settled in Prague. He dropped out of law school to pursue acting. Initially he starred in minor plays, but managed to escalate to famous film roles, many of which won him fame abroad

Rudolf Hrušínský is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 33 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Me, brother and the name Hrušínský (2025), One Moment (2002), Paths of Death and Angels (1991), Vůně jehličí (1987), Kořist (1979), Oasis (1972), The Cremator (1969), The Good Soldier Švejk (1957). The recorded credits span 1939 to 2025, including 23 movies and 10 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.