Vlasta Burian
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Vlasta Burian, vlastním jménem Josef Vlastimil Burian (9. dubna 1891 Liberec — 31. ledna 1962 Praha), známý jakoKrál komiků, byl český divadelní herec, režisér, zpěvák, divadelní ředitel, sportovec, podnikatel, filmový herec,spisovatel, mim a imitátor, který se díky své nespoutané živelnosti a potřebě být všude první vypracoval mezi skutečné hvězdy českého filmu a divadla. Byl jedním z nejpopulárnějších herců za první republiky, po válce byl však neprávem nařčen z kolaborace. I přesto jeho obliba trvá dodnes, o čemž svědčí vítězství v anketě o „Krále komiků“ a časté televizní reprízy jeho filmů.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vlasta Burian reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Vlasta Burian'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 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vlasta Burian remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Skill of Gold, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Vlasta Burian Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vlasta Burian's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vlasta Burian.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Portrét krále komiků | Himself (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Král komiků | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Zaostřit prosím! | accountant Dušek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Muž v povětří | Silvestr Čáp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Two Little Frosts | Coward Frost (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Once Upon a Time, There Was a King... | kancléř Atakdále | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Best Man of All | Čeněk Plíšek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Kolotoč humoru | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Hen and the Sexton | Josef Kodýtek | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Skill of Gold | Cyril Putička | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Fish out of Water | František Ryba | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | I‘ll Marry Off My Wife | Blahomrav Ducánek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Station Master | Černý pasažér a přednosta Ťopka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Burian the Liar | Baron Archibald Prásil | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Catacombs | oficiál Borman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Street is Singing | klaun Silvanea, zpěvák a hráč na harmoniku Emil Beruška | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cash Claim Chaos | Kryštof Rozruch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Duchacek Will Fix It | Ducháček | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Three Eggs in a Glass | Vincenc Babočka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Held einer Nacht | Florian Kerzl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hero of One Night | Florian Svíčička | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Don't Make Grandpa Angry | Eman Pípa, falešný mladší strýc Jonáš a falešný starší strýc Jonáš | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Heroic Captain Korkoran | Adam Korkorán | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Eaten Out of House and Home | Kyllian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Inspector-General | úředník z Petrohradu Ivan Alexandrovič Chlestakov a falešný revizor | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Twelve Chairs | holič Ferdinand Šuplátko | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | His Majesty's Adjutant | nadporučík Alois Patera | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Anton Špelec, Sharp-Shooter | Anton Špelec | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Undertaker | zaměstnanec pohřebního ústavu Vendelín Pleticha a falešný Boleslav Hnipírdo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes | František Lelíček / Fernando XXIII | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Business in Distress | Popelec Hadimrška | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Him and His Sister | Listonoš Brabec | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Meet the Sister | Spatz, Briefträger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The wrong field marshal | Rittmeister Alois Buschek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Imperial and Royal Field Marshal | František Procházka setník v.v. | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Lovers of an Old Criminal | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Loves of Kačenka Strnadová | Vincek Kroutil | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Fake Sweetheart | Vendelín Pleticha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Tu ten kámen | - | Flop | Similar → |
Vlasta Burian - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vlasta Burian?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vlasta Burian is "Skill of Gold" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Vlasta Burian acted in?
Vlasta Burian has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vlasta Burian?
Other notable films include "Once Upon a Time, There Was a King...", "The Street is Singing", and "The Fake Sweetheart".