Vlasta Vrana
ActingAbout Vlasta Vrana
Vlasta Vrana is a Canadian actor of Czech descent. His surname means "crow" in Czech. Vrana was born to Czech parents in Norway but moved to Canada at the age of four. He has appeared on many television shows and films such as The New Avengers, The Littlest Hobo, Choices, Spearfield's Daughter, The Kiss, War of the Worlds, After Amy, All Souls, Friday the 13th: the Series, Windsor Protocol, Lobby, Highlander III: The Sorcerer, Sirens, All Souls, Mom P.I., The Hitchhiker, Press Run, Waking the Dead and The Blue Man. He was awarded the 2005 Award of Excellence by ACTRA Montreal, and the Richard Kind Award for best actor at the 2005 Trenton Film Festival. He also played Fire Chief Wickersham in Secret Window and Booker (MPC) in The Day After Tomorrow. His work as a voice actor includes Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell, Heavy Metal, Heavy Metal 2000, and The Mysterious Cities of Gold, as well as documentaries and thousands of radio and television commercials. He also narrated Canada Vignettes films and several other films for The National Film Board of Canada.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vlasta Vrana reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Vlasta Vrana's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vlasta Vrana remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dracula: Live from Transylvania, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Vlasta Vrana Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vlasta Vrana's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vlasta Vrana.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sweet as Maple Syrup | The Dean | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Swept Up by Christmas | Alan Hawthorne | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Hall | Peter | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Glass Castle | Mr. Lehocky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Race | St. John | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Northpole: Open for Christmas | Salvation Army Santa | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Informant | Controller Nichols | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | RED 2 | General McKennon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Upside Down | Mr. Hunt | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Arctic Blast | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice | Maitre D' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream | Official | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | A Life Interrupted | Committee Chairman | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Crimes of Passion | Malcolm McBradden | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | When Angels Come to Town | Franz | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Manners of Dying | Doctor Lowe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Wicker Park | Jeweller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Baby for Sale | Ron Grazer | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Secret Window | Fire Chief Wickersham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Reagans | Ed Meese | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Timeline | Monk | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Human Stain | Solly Tabak | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Levity | Man on Parole Board | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Redeemer | Edward Chase | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Protection | Shimanski | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Varian's War | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Heavy Metal 2000 | Street Vendor | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Where the Money Is | Jewelry Store Employee | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Audrey Hepburn Story | Uncle Willem | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Mr. Van Tassle | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Grey Owl | Harry Champlin | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Escape from Wildcat Canyon | Tully | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Assignment | KGB Head Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Stranger in the House | Alex Alexander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mother Night | August Krapptauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Gotti | Romual Piecyk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Brainscan | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Eye of the Wolf | Jacques | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dracula: Live from Transylvania | Announcer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Day One | Hans Bethe | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Kiss | Bishop | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nowhere to Hide | Sonny Cambria | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Choices | Minister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Secret Weapons | Ivan | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole | Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Heavy Metal | Barbarian Leader (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Happy Birthday to Me | Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rabid | Cop at Clinic | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Shivers | Kresimer Sviben | Average | Similar → |
Vlasta Vrana - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vlasta Vrana?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vlasta Vrana is "Dracula: Live from Transylvania" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Vlasta Vrana acted in?
Vlasta Vrana has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vlasta Vrana?
Other notable films include "Eye of the Wolf", "Race", and "Escape from Wildcat Canyon".