Karel Lamač - Actor Profile

Karel Lamač

Directing
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 27, 1897
Birth Place: Prague

About Karel Lamač

Karel Lamač (1897 – 1952) was a Czech film director, actor, screenwriter, producer and singer. After starting as a combat cameraman in WW1, Lamač went on to direct more than 100 films in Czechoslovakia, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Karel Lamač Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 90% of Karel Lamač'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 Josef Kajetán Tyl, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Karel Lamač Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Karel Lamač's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Karel Lamač has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1938 Duchacek Will Fix It Self – Director Hit Similar →
1938 Milování zakázáno Tonny Super Hit Similar →
1936 Na tý louce zelený Václav Bulfínek Super Hit Similar →
1934 Tři kroky od těla Tommy Fikejs Super Hit Similar →
1934 Jindra, the Countess Ostrovín Dr. Vojtěch Lípa Super Hit Similar →
1933 Dobrý tramp Bernášek Alois Bernášek Hit Similar →
1933 With the exception of the public JUDr. Anatol Brynda Hit Similar →
1932 The Ideal Schoolmaster Karel Suchý Super Hit Similar →
1930 The Great Passion Himself Super Hit Similar →
1930 The Fate of the Good Soldier Schweik - Flop Similar →
1929 Pražské švadlenky - Super Hit Similar →
1929 Father Vojtech Vojtech Super Hit Similar →
1928 Daughters of Eve - Hit Similar →
1927 Květ ze Šumavy - Super Hit Similar →
1927 V panském stavu - Hit Similar →
1927 Aničko, vrať se! - Super Hit Similar →
1927 The Old Man Bezousek Jirí Krális Super Hit Similar →
1926 Velbloud uchem jehly Alík Vilím Super Hit Similar →
1926 Hraběnka z Podskalí - Super Hit Similar →
1926 The Good Soldier Švejk - Super Hit Similar →
1926 Josef Kajetán Tyl Frantisek Palacký Super Hit Similar →
1925 Do panského stavu - Super Hit Similar →
1925 Lucerna Zajícek Average Similar →
1925 Šest mušketýrů - Super Hit Similar →
1925 Syn hor - Hit Similar →
1925 Karel Havlíček Borovský - Super Hit Similar →
1925 Svatební košile - Flop Similar →
1925 Vdavky Nanynky Kulichovy - Super Hit Similar →
1925 Chyťte ho! - Super Hit Similar →
1924 Moderne Ehen Mario Zeman Super Hit Similar →
1924 A Double Life - Super Hit Similar →
1924 White Paradise Ivan Holar Super Hit Similar →
1924 Der geheime Agent Herzog Super Hit Similar →
1924 Helen of Troy Patroklos Hit Similar →
1923 The Kidnapping of Fux the Banker Tom Darey Flop Similar →
1923 Muž bez srdce Prince Edgar of Georgia Super Hit Similar →
1923 Young Medardus Franz Flop Similar →
1923 Tu ten kámen - Hit Similar →
1923 Dr. Jenkins Miracle Cure Karel Svansen Super Hit Similar →
1922 Hütet eure Töchter - Super Hit Similar →
1921 Magdalena - Super Hit Similar →
1921 The Poisoned Light Ing. Milan Bell Hit Similar →
1921 The Arrival from the Darkness Jesek Drazický Hit Similar →
1921 Setřelé písmo - Hit Similar →
1921 Zpěv zlata - Super Hit Similar →
1920 There in the Mountains Jaromir Hanus Hit Similar →
1920 Zlatá žena - Super Hit Similar →
1920 Gilly poprvé v Praze - Hit Similar →
1919 Palimpsest - Super Hit Similar →
1919 Akord smrti - Super Hit Similar →

Karel Lamač - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Karel Lamač?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karel Lamač is "Josef Kajetán Tyl" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Karel Lamač acted in?

Karel Lamač has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Karel Lamač?

Other notable films include "Jindra, the Countess Ostrovín", "Šest mušketýrů", and "Moderne Ehen".

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