Ivan Mistrík - Actor Profile

Ivan Mistrík

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 15, 1935
Birth Place: Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]

About Ivan Mistrík

Ivan Mistrík (* October 15, 1935, Bratislava - † June 8, 1982, Bratislava) was a Slovak actor. Brother of actor Ján Mistrík. First wife Helena, rod. Kollátová (1932 - 1977), second Mária, b. Klesniaková, singer. He had two sons from his first marriage. Curriculum vitae From 1949 to 1951 he studied acting at the State Conservatory. In 1951 cultural promotional officer in Slovnaft, 1951 - 1952 member of the Village Theater in Bratislava, 1952 - 1953 drama of the Jozef Gregor Tajovský Theater in Zvolen, 1953 - 1966 drama of the New Stage, 1966 - 1982 drama of the Slovak National Theater in Bratislava. From 1946 he performed in the Radio Acting Company, where he created dozens of boy characters. In the theater, he played mainly sensitive heroes, confronted with a harsh world. His acting was evenly applied in the film, where since 1951 he has created a number of roles in Slovak and Czech films. He has appeared in television since 1959 and has created about 100 characters in The Ballad of Vojta Marina (1964), The Dead Don't Sing (1965), The Bloody Star of Canaris (1966), Seven Witnesses (1967), The Ballad of Seven Hanged Men (1968), Portrait of Dorian Graya (1969), Bastion (1969), Parisian Mohicans (1971), Vivat Beňovský (1975), Shipwreck of Danubia (1976), Escape from the Golden Land (1977), Table for Fourteen (1978) and others. In 1977 he was awarded the title of Merited Artist.

Ivan Mistrík Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ivan Mistrík 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 Ivan Mistrík's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 58% of Ivan Mistrík'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 Poéma o svedomí, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ivan Mistrík Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ivan Mistrík's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ivan Mistrík has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 Tušenie - Hit Similar →
1982 The Assistant Dobrik Super Hit Similar →
1982 Dvanásť nahnevaných mužov - Flop Similar →
1982 Pražská terčovnica - Flop Similar →
1981 Čudné dievča - Flop Similar →
1981 Něco je ve vzduchu - Flop Similar →
1980 Chlapec z majera Tomáš Fekiač (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1980 And I'll Run to the Ends of the Earth Majka's father Hit Similar →
1979 Indians from Vetrov primář Václavík Hit Similar →
1979 Poéma o svedomí - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Sneh pod nohami - Flop Similar →
1978 Súkromná vojna - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Stôl pre štrnástich - Flop Similar →
1978 Srdce - Flop Similar →
1977 Sen o Krištofovi Kolumbusovi - Flop Similar →
1976 Život na úteku - Hit Similar →
1976 Do posledného dychu - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Ešte sa nevraciam - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Stroskotanie Danubia - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Minúta rozhodnutia - Flop Similar →
1974 Do zbrane, kuruci - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Trofej neznámeho strelca - Hit Similar →
1972 Eagle Feather Valér Average Similar →
1971 Hľadači svetla - Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Copper Tower R Average Similar →
1968 Marathon - Average Similar →
1968 The Man Who Lies Jean Hit Similar →
1968 The Ballad of Seven Hanged Men Kasirin Average Similar →
1967 A Pact with the Devil Peter Hit Similar →
1967 The Pickpockets - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Sedem svedkov - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Smrť prichádza v daždi Fiala Super Hit Similar →
1965 The House in Karp Lane Milan Schramek Super Hit Similar →
1965 Kde leží naša bieda - Flop Similar →
1964 Archimedov zákon - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Balada o Vojtovej Marine Huslista Jašek Hit Similar →
1964 Šesť postáv hľadá autora - Flop Similar →
1963 A Face in the Window - Hit Similar →
1963 Jánošík Ilčík (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1962 White Clouds - Average Similar →
1962 Midnight Mass Durko Kubis Super Hit Similar →
1962 Every Day - Sunday Jirí Landa Hit Similar →
1961 Jarní povětří Alek Super Hit Similar →
1960 Higher Principle Vlastík Super Hit Similar →
1960 Romeo, Juliet and Darkness Pavel Average Similar →
1959 Kapitán Dabač Paľo Dabač Average Similar →
1959 Šťastie príde v nedeľu Miško Ilečko Hit Similar →
1958 Štyridsaťštyri Števko Bednárik Average Similar →
1957 The Devil Does Not Sleep - Flop Similar →
1956 Nie je Adam ako Adam - Flop Similar →

Ivan Mistrík - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ivan Mistrík?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ivan Mistrík is "Poéma o svedomí" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ivan Mistrík acted in?

Ivan Mistrík has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ivan Mistrík?

Other notable films include "Sedem svedkov", "Hľadači svetla", and "The Assistant".

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