Jaroslav Marvan
ActingAbout Jaroslav Marvan
Jaroslav Marvan was a Czechoslovakian actor. He was born in Prague and married in the 1920s to Marie Marvanov. He was a member of numerous Czech theatres of note throughout the early 20th century, including the Vlasta Burian's theatre, Vinohradské Divadlo (1943-1950), Městská Divadla Pražská (1950-1954), and finally Národní Divadlo (national theatre), where he served for until two years before his death, in 1972.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jaroslav Marvan 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 Jaroslav Marvan'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), Jaroslav Marvan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Anita v ráji, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jaroslav Marvan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jaroslav Marvan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jaroslav Marvan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | A Night at Karlstein | purkrabí | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Nechcete jet do Bembrly? | Reserved Passenger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Terribly Sad Princess | král Jindřich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Phantom of Morrisville | Inspektor Brumpby ze Scotland Yardu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Čintamani & podvodník | policejní rada | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Story of Souls | revident Koláč | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Young Lady from the Riverside | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Dutifully Report | strážmistr Flanderka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Circus Will Be | Liška, ředitel cirkusu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Holiday with Angel | Gustav Anděl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Silent Barricade | Strázník Brucek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Nobody Knows Anything | Martin Plechatý | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Capek's Tales | Bartošek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Last of the Mohicans | Bořivoj Kohout | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Magical River | Jindřich Lebeda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Prstýnek | farář | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Respectable Ladies of Pardubice | purkmistr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Skill of Gold | Josef Skudla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Chalk and Cheese | průmyslník Bartoš | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | I‘ll Marry Off My Wife | generální ředitel Kamil Merhaut | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Station Master | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dva týdny štěstí | Cyril Novák | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Přítelkyně pana ministra | ministr obchodu Dr. Jaroslav Horák | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Catacombs | Sýkora, přednosta úřadu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Journey Into the Depth of the Student's Soul | profesor matematiky Vobořil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Street is Singing | klaun Revelli, zpěvák a hráč na kytaru Josef Rozhuda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Kristian | ředitel cestovní kanceláře Král | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dobře situovaný pán | Rudolf Samek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Teď zas my | Vladislav Hložek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cash Claim Chaos | MUDr. Osvald Bruner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Pozor straší | Jan Setunský | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | School Is the Foundation of Life | profesor češtiny Kolísko | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Duchacek Will Fix It | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Way of the Cross | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Milování zakázáno | Jan Brejcha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Manželství na úvěr | Navrátil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Three Men in the Snow | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Sextánka | ředitel gymnázia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | První políbení | lékař profesor Donát | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Long Live the Dead Man | Duriex | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Don't Make Grandpa Angry | ředitel nervového sanatoria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Here in Kocourkov | ředitel věznice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Heroic Captain Korkoran | Inspektor paroplavební společnosti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Anita v ráji | Durdík | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Anton Špelec, Sharp-Shooter | Kačaba | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Ideal Schoolmaster | Suchý's classmate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Good Soldier Schweik | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Father Vojtech | Josef Knotek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Fake Sweetheart | Policeman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Good Soldier Švejk | - | Hit | Similar → |
Jaroslav Marvan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jaroslav Marvan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jaroslav Marvan is "Anita v ráji" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jaroslav Marvan acted in?
Jaroslav Marvan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jaroslav Marvan?
Other notable films include "The Way of the Cross", "První políbení", and "Chalk and Cheese".