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Jan Maška

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
43Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 10, 1921

Jan Maška Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jan Maška reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 60% of Jan Maška'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 People From Caravans, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jan Maška Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
People From Caravans (1966) movie poster
★10.0

People From Caravans: Story about the people around the circus and the unfortunate love of a young man an acrobat. Before the dispute escalate

People From Caravans

1966•Drama
★10.0
Šlechetný cowboy Sandy (1964) movie poster
★10.0

Šlechetný cowboy Sandy: In a small Texas town where cowboys lived their usual lives, local villain Bill Crooked Mouth and his cronies played car

Šlechetný cowboy Sandy

1964•Comedy
★10.0
About The People Around The Table (1958) movie poster
★10.0

About The People Around The Table: Miloš Kopecký comments on himself in the roles of restaurant guests who suffer from various social ills. This satirical

About The People Around The Table

1958•Comedy
★9.0
První a poslední (1959) movie poster
★9.0

První a poslední: The film responds to the housing shortage that young couples in particular have had to deal with. This problem is also a

První a poslední

1959•Drama
★9.0
The Black Dynasty (1962) movie poster
★9.0

The Black Dynasty: The family is connected with Prague's "Kolbenka", the ČKD locomotive factory. Grandfather Antonín, already retired, son

The Black Dynasty

1962•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 A Case for a Rookie Hangman - Hit Similar →
1970 Kapacita - Hit Similar →
1970 I Killed Einstein, Gentlemen - Average Similar →
1969 Six Black Girls - Flop Similar →
1969 Vajíčko - Flop Similar →
1968 Přísně tajné premiéry recepční Reisig Hit Similar →
1968 Můj dům – můj hrad - Flop Similar →
1967 Happy End - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Zločin a trik II. (segment "Reorganizace") Super Hit Similar →
1966 People From Caravans - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Lady on the Tracks - Hit Similar →
1966 Crime at the Girls School Doctor (segment "Jak se koupe žena") Average Similar →
1965 Místenka bez návratu Photographer Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Hop-Pickers - Average Similar →
1964 A Star Travels South Customs officer #4 Average Similar →
1964 Šlechetný cowboy Sandy - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Three Wishes - Hit Similar →
1963 Věštec náměstek Super Hit Similar →
1963 Smutný půvab - Flop Similar →
1962 Fortress on the Rhine - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Black Dynasty - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Zelené obzory - Average Similar →
1962 Daň z pohodlí - Flop Similar →
1961 Every Penny Counts - Hit Similar →
1960 Chlap jako hora rozhodčí na šachovém turnaji Flop Similar →
1959 The Young Lady from the Riverside - Super Hit Similar →
1959 A 105 p.c. Alibi cashier at the savings bank Rektorys Super Hit Similar →
1959 První a poslední - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Plain Old Maid - Hit Similar →
1958 About The People Around The Table - Super Hit Similar →
1958 O lidech před pultem a za ním III. - Flop Similar →
1957 The Case Is Not Yet Closed Investigator #1 Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Good Soldier Švejk - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Lost Children Soldier Safarík Super Hit Similar →
1957 O lidech před pultem a za ním I. - Hit Similar →
1956 Jaroslav Hasek's Exemplary Cinematograph - Average Similar →
1956 Sen - Flop Similar →
1955 Návštěva z oblak - Flop Similar →
1955 Hudba z Marsu Kulíšek, rozhlasový režisér Average Similar →
1955 Punta and the Four-Leaf Clover - Average Similar →
1954 Krejčovská povídka - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Severní přístav Muz s brýlemi Super Hit Similar →
1953 Kidnapped passenger Gray, jeweler Hit Similar →

Jan Maška - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jan Maška?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan Maška is "People From Caravans" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jan Maška acted in?

Jan Maška has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jan Maška?

Other notable films include "Šlechetný cowboy Sandy", "About The People Around The Table", and "První a poslední".

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