Karel Urbánek - Actor Profile

Karel Urbánek

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 13, 1930
Birth Place: Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Karel Urbánek Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Karel Urbánek'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 Láska s vůní pryskyřice, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Karel Urbánek Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Láska s vůní pryskyřice (1985) movie poster
★10.0

Láska s vůní pryskyřice: The forest worker František Hrubý, a poor, hard-working man, lives with his granddaughter in a lonely cottage. Despite b

Láska s vůní pryskyřice

1985•Drama
★9.0
Sázka na třináctku (1978) movie poster
★9.0

Sázka na třináctku: A mail truck is robbed near the small town of Kostelec, during which the perpetrators steal CZK 2.5 million. The local p

Sázka na třináctku

1978•Crime
★9.0
Svítalo celou noc (1980) movie poster
★9.0

Svítalo celou noc: The Czech film Svítalo All Night was made to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the liberation of Czechoslovakia by the

Svítalo celou noc

1980•Drama
★9.0
Sny o Zambezi (1982) movie poster
★9.0

Sny o Zambezi: Two aspiring car racers have a big dream: they want to make a journey to the heart of Africa. But their value system is

Sny o Zambezi

1982•Drama
★9.0
A Man Who Rose in Price (1968) movie poster
★9.0

A Man Who Rose in Price: Mr. Benda, a married father of two children, works for a company that liquidates old banknotes. After one drunken party,

A Man Who Rose in Price

1968•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Chladné srdce - Flop Similar →
1994 Thanks for Every New Morning Dr. Šindelář Super Hit Similar →
1991 Muž, který neměl důvěru - Hit Similar →
1991 The King of Colonnades - Hit Similar →
1990 Radostný život posmrtný - Super Hit Similar →
1990 Všechny krásy života - Flop Similar →
1989 Uzavřený okruh TV Commentator (voice) Flop Similar →
1989 Vnitřní zrak Presiding Judge Flop Similar →
1987 Jsi falešný hráč Train Driver (voice) Hit Similar →
1985 Láska s vůní pryskyřice - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Kariéra - Flop Similar →
1983 Únos Moravanky - Flop Similar →
1983 Příhody pana Příhody - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Sny o Zambezi - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Má láska s Jakubem - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Zelená vlna - Flop Similar →
1982 Víkend bez rodičů - Hit Similar →
1981 That Instant, That While - Flop Similar →
1981 Just Whistle a Little - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Romaneto - Hit Similar →
1981 Příjemce platí v dolarech - Flop Similar →
1980 Svítalo celou noc - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Dark Sun - Flop Similar →
1980 Pan Vok odchází - Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Divine Emma správní šéf Národního divadla v Prachaticích Average Similar →
1979 Brother for All the Money Police Officer Flop Similar →
1979 Skandál v Gri-Gri baru - Average Similar →
1978 Sázka na třináctku - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Zůstanu s tebou! - Flop Similar →
1976 Hřiště - Flop Similar →
1976 Značka „Svobodný otec“ - Flop Similar →
1975 My Dear Aunt and Me - Hit Similar →
1974 Klient - Flop Similar →
1974 Egyptologové - Flop Similar →
1974 Sen noci svatojánské - Flop Similar →
1973 Don Juan - Flop Similar →
1973 Bratr Žak - Flop Similar →
1973 Kronika žhavého léta - Hit Similar →
1971 Svědectví mrtvých očí - Flop Similar →
1971 Hlavní přelíčení - Flop Similar →
1971 Moderní byt - Flop Similar →
1970 Devilish Honeymoon - Average Similar →
1970 O statečném Petrovi - Flop Similar →
1969 Obžalovaná - Average Similar →
1968 Naše bláznivá rodina - Super Hit Similar →
1968 A Man Who Rose in Price - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Kočky neberem - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Pearl Necklace sovětský důstojník Flop Similar →
1965 Neobyčejná třída Professor Křivka Average Similar →
1963 Světáci - Average Similar →

Karel Urbánek - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Karel Urbánek?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karel Urbánek is "Láska s vůní pryskyřice" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Karel Urbánek acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Karel Urbánek?

Other notable films include "Sázka na třináctku", "Svítalo celou noc", and "Sny o Zambezi".

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