Jan Tříska - Actor Profile

Jan Tříska

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 4, 1936
Birth Place: Praha, Československo

About Jan Tříska

Jan Triska or Jan Tříska (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjan ˈtr̝̊iːska]; 4 November 1936) is a Czech actor, most notable for portraying Captain Henry Wirz in the American television film Andersonville.

Jan Tříska Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jan Tříska reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Jan Tříska'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 Známost sestry Aleny, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jan Tříska Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Barefoot Eda's Grandfather Average Similar →
2005 Lunacy Marquis Hit Similar →
2004 Up and Down Professor Otakar Horecký Hit Similar →
2003 One Hand Can't Clap Standas father Average Similar →
2003 Zelary Old Gorcík Hit Similar →
2003 King Lear Lear, král Británie Super Hit Similar →
2003 Blizzard Otto Brewer / Trainer Average Similar →
1998 Apt Pupil Isaac Weiskopf Hit Similar →
1998 Ronin Dapper Gent Hit Similar →
1996 The People vs. Larry Flynt The Assassin Hit Similar →
1996 Andersonville Cap. Henry Wirz Hit Similar →
1995 My Antonia Mr. Shimerda Hit Similar →
1994 Řád kněz Super Hit Similar →
1993 Heart of Darkness White Agent Average Similar →
1993 Undercover Blues Axel Average Similar →
1991 The Elementary School Igor Hnízdo Hit Similar →
1990 Loose Cannons Steckler Flop Similar →
1989 The Karate Kid Part III Milos Average Similar →
1988 Black Eagle Capt. Valery Flop Similar →
1987 The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory General Wolf Average Similar →
1985 Malice in Wonderland Mike Romanoff Hit Similar →
1984 2010 Alexander Kovalev Hit Similar →
1984 Nothing Lasts Forever Swedish Architect Average Similar →
1984 Unfaithfully Yours Jerzy Czyrek Flop Similar →
1983 Uncommon Valor Gericault Average Similar →
1983 The Osterman Weekend Andrei Mikalovich Average Similar →
1983 The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair Vaselievitch Average Similar →
1981 Reds Karl Radek Hit Similar →
1981 The Amateur Rodzenko Flop Similar →
1981 Ragtime Special Reporter Hit Similar →
1976 Secluded, Near Woods MUDr. Houdek Hit Similar →
1974 A Thousand and One Nights Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
1974 Two Brothers Alexandr Average Similar →
1974 Královská ozvěna - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Princess Goldilocks Rybář Hit Similar →
1973 Známost sestry Aleny Karel Mareš (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1973 Poslední dopis - Average Similar →
1971 Muzikant - Hit Similar →
1971 Radúz and Mahulena Radúz Flop Similar →
1971 Drobínek - Super Hit Similar →
1970 On the Comet Porucík Servadac (voice) Average Similar →
1969 Cinderella loutnista Super Hit Similar →
1968 Raport Karel Average Similar →
1967 The Stolen Airship Editor Ardan (voice) Hit Similar →
1966 People From Caravans akrobat Vincek Super Hit Similar →
1965 5 Million Witnesses Vyšetřovatel VB Koval Average Similar →
1965 The House in Karp Lane Kowlorat Hit Similar →
1963 The Golden Fern Jura (voice) Hit Similar →
1963 Etuda pro kontrabas - Average Similar →
1959 Pět z milionu - Average Similar →

Jan Tříska - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jan Tříska?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan Tříska is "Známost sestry Aleny" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jan Tříska acted in?

Jan Tříska has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jan Tříska?

Other notable films include "People From Caravans", "King Lear", and "Řád".

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