Jan Sviták - Actor Profile

Jan Sviták

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
29Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 27, 1895

Jan Sviták Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jan Sviták reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jan Sviták's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of Jan Sviták's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jan Sviták Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jan Sviták's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes (1932) movie poster
★7.6

Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes: The Portorican prime minister asks British detective Sherlock Holmes to find a twin for King Fernando XXIII, a weak and

Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes

1932•Comedy
★7.0
Powder and Petrol (1932) movie poster
★7.0

Powder and Petrol: The Voskovec and Werich duo play a peculiar pair - a clumsy coach driver and an equally clumsy traffic policeman, who bo

Powder and Petrol

1932•Comedy
★6.4
Tonka of the Gallows (1930) movie poster
★6.4

Tonka of the Gallows: Melodramatic story of an innocent country girl (Ita Rina) who struggles to make a living in the city as a prostitute. As

Tonka of the Gallows

1930•Drama
★6.2
Ecstasy (1933) movie poster
★6.2

Ecstasy: Eva has just gotten married to an older gentleman, but discovers that he is obsessed with order in his life and doesn't

Ecstasy

1933•Drama
★6.0
Hero of One Night (1935) movie poster
★6.0

Hero of One Night: Country tailor Florian Svíčička neglects his work because of his interest in medieval history. When preparing an amateur

Hero of One Night

1935•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jan Sviták has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1940 Love Song - Flop Similar →
1936 Father Vojtech - Average Similar →
1936 Irčin románek detektiv Average Similar →
1936 Jánošík - Flop Similar →
1935 Hero of One Night Filmový režisér Average Similar →
1934 Dokud máš maminku strážník Flop Similar →
1934 Život vojenský – život veselý - Flop Similar →
1934 Za řádovými dveřmi - Flop Similar →
1934 Zlatá Kateřina Radio Announcer (voice) Average Similar →
1933 Její lékař JUDr. Boleslav Letnianský Average Similar →
1933 Young Love Poacher Flop Similar →
1933 Štvaní lidé - Flop Similar →
1933 Záhada modrého pokoje Jimmy Brink Flop Similar →
1933 Ecstasy Tänzer Average Similar →
1932 Small-sided musketeers - Flop Similar →
1932 The Undertaker řidič Franz, milenec Anny Plicové Flop Similar →
1932 Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes Leader of the Conspirators Super Hit Similar →
1932 Naceradec, King of Kibitzer Fidejs Flop Similar →
1932 Powder and Petrol Max Hit Similar →
1931 Third Company Josef Fárka Flop Similar →
1931 Karel Havlíček Borovský - Flop Similar →
1931 The Dogheads - Flop Similar →
1931 Darling of the Regiment Gustav Tregl Flop Similar →
1931 Him and His Sister - Average Similar →
1931 The Case of Colonel Redl Col. Marchenko Average Similar →
1930 Tonka of the Gallows - Average Similar →
1930 Colonel Svec - Average Similar →
1929 Call of the Blood Saeto Flop Similar →
1929 Podskalák - Flop Similar →

Jan Sviták - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jan Sviták?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan Sviták is "Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Jan Sviták acted in?

Jan Sviták has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jan Sviták?

Other notable films include "Powder and Petrol", "Tonka of the Gallows", and "Ecstasy".

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