Josef Kemr - Actor Profile

Josef Kemr

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 20, 1922
Birth Place: Praha - Československo

About Josef Kemr

Josef Kemr se narodil 20. června 1922 v Praze do rodiny švadleny a ševce. Mladého Josefa vedl otec k umění a po něm zdědil nadání hraní na strunné nástroje. S bratrem vystupoval už v roce 1932 ve Vinohradském divadle a později i ve filmu. Vystudoval Obchodní školu v Praze v roce 1942 a ihned odešel k divadelní kočovné společnosti A. Budínské – Červíčkové (1942 – 1945). Poté prošel divadlem na Kladně (1945 – 1947), divadlem Akropolis (1947 – 1948), Divadlem S. K. Neumanna (1948 – 1950), Městskými divadly pražskými (1950 – 1965) a činoherním souborem pražského Národního divadla (1965 – 1995), kterého byl členem až do své smrti. Dnes je ve foyeru Národního divadla umístěna jeho busta.

Josef Kemr Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Josef Kemr reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Josef Kemr'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 How a puppy wanted little puppies, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Josef Kemr Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Josef Kemr's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Josef Kemr has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 Give the Devil His Due Prince Josef Sličný Super Hit Similar →
1985 Všichni musí být v pyžamu otec Řehoř Maršíček Super Hit Similar →
1982 Plaché příběhy (segment "Modrá chryzantéma") Super Hit Similar →
1982 Opera ve vinici Fanoš Hřebačka-Mikulecký Super Hit Similar →
1981 Povídka Malostranská Landlord Super Hit Similar →
1980 Paragraf 224 ing. Placek Super Hit Similar →
1979 No Magic from Tomorrow - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Jak se ševcem šili čerti Karafiátek Super Hit Similar →
1976 Marecek, Pass Me the Pen! Plha Super Hit Similar →
1976 Jezevec - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Prodaná nevěsta Indian Super Hit Similar →
1972 Venca - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Claim na Hluchém potoku Hans Andersson (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1971 Kam slunce nechodí... - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Tvář pod maskou - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Almara - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Jak se dělá divadlo - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Odvážná slečna - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Witchhammer Ignác Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Cremator Fenek (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1968 A Man Who Rose in Price - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Terribly Sad Princess Iks Super Hit Similar →
1967 Marketa Lazarová Kozlík, Lazar's rival Super Hit Similar →
1967 Zločin a trik II. Man with a Match (segment "Sirka") Super Hit Similar →
1965 Lov na mamuta - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Story of Souls cirkusák Super Hit Similar →
1964 Among Us Thieves předseda JZD Paroubek Super Hit Similar →
1963 The King of Kings Psenicka Super Hit Similar →
1961 Hledá se táta! Kuchař Houdek Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Pilgrimage to the Holy Virgin - Super Hit Similar →
1961 How a puppy wanted little puppies (voice) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1960 How sun gave puppy its water back (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Young Lady from the Riverside - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Hry a sny - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Konec jasnovidce Karel Vaníček z Kročehlav Super Hit Similar →
1956 Vina Vladimíra Olmera Koutný - Mirek's brother Super Hit Similar →
1953 Holiday with Angel Bohouš Vyhlídka Super Hit Similar →
1949 Red Lizard - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Lost in the Suburbs - Super Hit Similar →
1947 Nobody Knows Anything - Super Hit Similar →
1947 Alena - Super Hit Similar →
1944 Jarní píseň - Super Hit Similar →
1943 Barbora Hlavsová - Super Hit Similar →
1941 I‘ll Marry Off My Wife poslíček z květinářství Super Hit Similar →
1941 Střevíčky slečny Pavlíny - Super Hit Similar →
1941 Pro kamaráda - Super Hit Similar →
1940 Poznej svého muže pikolík Super Hit Similar →
1939 Journey Into the Depth of the Student's Soul septimán Super Hit Similar →
1939 The White Yacht in Split - Super Hit Similar →
1938 School Is the Foundation of Life tercián Vávra Super Hit Similar →

Josef Kemr - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Josef Kemr?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Josef Kemr is "How a puppy wanted little puppies" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Josef Kemr acted in?

Josef Kemr has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Josef Kemr?

Other notable films include "Hledá se táta!", "Red Lizard", and "Kam slunce nechodí...".

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