Jan Tříska
ActingAbout 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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jan Tříska 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 Jan Tříska'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 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jan Tříska remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Známost sestry Aleny, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jan Tříska Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jan Tříska's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jan Tříska.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Barefoot | Eda's Grandfather | Flop | 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 → |
| 2000 | Lost Souls | Melvin Szabo | Flop | 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 → |
| 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 | How Do You Feed A Donkey? | Pepi | Flop | 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 → |
| 1966 | People From Caravans | akrobat Vincek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Stolen Airship | Editor Ardan (voice) | 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 → |
| 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".