Josef Kemr - Actor Profile

Josef Kemr

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 20, 1922
Birth Place: Praha - Československo

About Josef Kemr

Josef Kemr se narodil 20. června 1922 v Praze do rodiny švadleny a ševce. Mladého Josefa vedl otec k umění a po něm zdědil nadání hraní na strunné nástroje. S bratrem vystupoval už v roce 1932 ve Vinohradském divadle a později i ve filmu. Vystudoval Obchodní školu v Praze v roce 1942 a ihned odešel k divadelní kočovné společnosti A. Budínské – Červíčkové (1942 – 1945). Poté prošel divadlem na Kladně (1945 – 1947), divadlem Akropolis (1947 – 1948), Divadlem S. K. Neumanna (1948 – 1950), Městskými divadly pražskými (1950 – 1965) a činoherním souborem pražského Národního divadla (1965 – 1995), kterého byl členem až do své smrti. Dnes je ve foyeru Národního divadla umístěna jeho busta.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Josef Kemr reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Josef Kemr's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Josef Kemr remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kam slunce nechodí..., which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Josef Kemr Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Josef Kemr's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Josef Kemr.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 The Fortress - Hit Similar →
1985 Give the Devil His Due Prince Josef Sličný Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Little Shepherd Boy from the Valley - Hit Similar →
1983 There is a Dragon Behind Humny Grandpa Kovanda / Dragon (voice) Hit Similar →
1981 Behind the Sloe-Bush Zmiják Pernikár Hit Similar →
1981 Povídka Malostranská Landlord Super Hit Similar →
1979 On the Poachers Trail Pernikar Hit Similar →
1979 No Magic from Tomorrow - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Dveře Soused Lastuvka Super Hit Similar →
1976 Jak se ševcem šili čerti Karafiátek Super Hit Similar →
1976 Marecek, Pass Me the Pen! Plha Super Hit Similar →
1976 Secluded, Near Woods děda Komárek Hit Similar →
1976 Jezevec - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Královská ozvěna Král Lorenco Super Hit Similar →
1971 Kam slunce nechodí... - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Granny - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Aesop Xanthos Hit Similar →
1970 Jak se dělá divadlo - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Witchhammer Ignác Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Cremator Fenek (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1968 A Man Who Rose in Price - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Terribly Sad Princess Iks Super Hit Similar →
1968 The End of Summer - Hit Similar →
1967 The Nun's Night Pastor Hit Similar →
1967 Marketa Lazarová Kozlík, Lazar's rival Super Hit Similar →
1965 Story of Souls cirkusák Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Pilgrimage to the Holy Virgin - Hit Similar →
1959 The Young Lady from the Riverside - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Hry a sny - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Páté kolo u vozu Petránek - secretary Hit Similar →
1957 The Good Soldier Švejk vyšší voják z eskorty Super Hit Similar →
1957 Konec jasnovidce Karel Vaníček z Kročehlav Super Hit Similar →
1956 Zaostřit prosím! Jan Přehršle Hit Similar →
1956 Jan Žižka Jesek -Student Hit Similar →
1955 Angel in the Mountains Bohouš Vyhlídka Hit Similar →
1954 The Best Man of All Cukner Hit Similar →
1954 The Circus Will Be - Hit Similar →
1953 Holiday with Angel Bohouš Vyhlídka Super Hit Similar →
1952 Hasek’s Tales from the Old Monarchy učitel Hit Similar →
1952 The Emperor and the Golem The Atom-Splitting Alchemist Hit Similar →
1947 Nobody Knows Anything - Hit Similar →
1947 Nevíte o bytě? - Hit Similar →
1947 Alena - Super Hit Similar →
1945 Rozina the Love Child - Hit Similar →
1943 Barbora Hlavsová - Hit Similar →
1942 Valentin Dobrotivý kolportér Hit Similar →
1941 I‘ll Marry Off My Wife poslíček z květinářství Hit Similar →
1940 We Study After School Vašek Pelíšek Hit Similar →
1939 Journey Into the Depth of the Student's Soul septimán Hit Similar →
1938 School Is the Foundation of Life tercián Vávra Super Hit Similar →

Josef Kemr - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Josef Kemr?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Josef Kemr is "Kam slunce nechodí..." with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Josef Kemr acted in?

Josef Kemr has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Josef Kemr?

Other notable films include "Jak se ševcem šili čerti", "The Young Lady from the Riverside", and "Alena".