Jan Kačer - Actor Profile

Jan Kačer

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 3, 1936
Birth Place: Holice, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

About Jan Kačer

Jan Kačer (3 October 1936 – 24 May 2024) was a Czech actor and theatrical director. He appeared in more than sixty films from 1960 onwards. Kačer studied theatrical directing at DAMU. He was an actor and a director in The Drama Club and later Theatre on the Balustrade. Kačer was a parliamentary representative in the Federal Assembly from 1990 to 1992. His wife was the actress Nina Divíšková. Kačer died on 24 May 2024, at the age of 87.

Jan Kačer Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jan Kačer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. 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 Kačer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Jan Kačer'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 Schůzka se stíny, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jan Kačer Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Power Minister Berger Average Similar →
2021 Milan Kundera: From the Joke to Insignificance Self - Actor Average Similar →
2021 Gump starý pán jezevčíka Hit Similar →
2018 Chalet for sale grandfather Flop Similar →
2016 Hlas pro římského krále - Hit Similar →
2016 Zločin v Polné father Auředníček Hit Similar →
2014 Krásno muž v autě Average Similar →
2004 Bolero pplk. Novotný Average Similar →
2003 Sentiment - Average Similar →
2003 King Lear Glostr Super Hit Similar →
1997 Modré z neba - Flop Similar →
1997 Bringing Up Girls in Bohemia - Hit Similar →
1996 Malostranské humoresky - Flop Similar →
1996 O princezně, měsíci a hvězdě - Flop Similar →
1994 Unexpected Encounters Jakob Hit Similar →
1991 Svědek umírajícího času Jáchym Ondřej Šlik Average Similar →
1990 The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night - Flop Similar →
1990 Člověk proti zkáze MUDr. Galén in Bílá nemoc Super Hit Similar →
1990 Antonín Dvořák - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Nothing Really Happened Otakar Flop Similar →
1987 Wolf's Hole Jan's Father Hit Similar →
1987 My Daughter's Operation - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Prague – The Restless Heart of Europe (uncredited) Average Similar →
1985 Albert Delesov Super Hit Similar →
1983 Schůzka se stíny - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Schůzka se stíny Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1982 Vinobraní - Flop Similar →
1980 Kotva u přívozu Doktor Flop Similar →
1979 Město mé naděje - Flop Similar →
1978 Súkromná vojna Zachar Matta Super Hit Similar →
1975 Cesta ženy Martin Dubský Hit Similar →
1972 Lekce Stone (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Great Unknown Havel Flop Similar →
1969 Flirt se slečnou Stříbrnou Karel Super Hit Similar →
1969 Revenge - Flop Similar →
1968 Respice finem Commentary (voice) Hit Similar →
1968 The Valley of the Bees Armin von Heide Hit Similar →
1967 The End of Agent W4C Borget / Cyril Juan - Agent W4c Average Similar →
1967 The Soft Course Stefan Average Similar →
1967 Hotel for Strangers Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
1967 The Return of the Prodigal Son Jan Sebek Average Similar →
1966 The Pipes - Average Similar →
1966 Reflection Recitation (voice) Average Similar →
1966 Searching - Flop Similar →
1966 Nobody Will Laugh Klíma Average Similar →
1965 Courage for Every Day Jarda Lukas Average Similar →
1965 Psalm Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1964 Passing Through a Thick Forest - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Death Is Called Engelchen Pavel Average Similar →
1960 Probuzení - Flop Similar →

Jan Kačer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jan Kačer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan Kačer is "Schůzka se stíny" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jan Kačer acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Jan Kačer?

Other notable films include "Schůzka se stíny", "My Daughter's Operation", and "Passing Through a Thick Forest".

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