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Zdeněk Jelínek

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
34Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 9, 1923
Birth Place: Mladá Boleslav, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Zdeněk Jelínek Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Zdeněk Jelínek reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Zdeněk Jelínek'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 Kdo hledá, najde, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Zdeněk Jelínek Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Zdeněk Jelínek's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Kdo hledá, najde (1974) movie poster
★10.0

Kdo hledá, najde:

Kdo hledá, najde

1974•Drama
★9.0
Mstitel (1960) movie poster
★9.0

Mstitel: Kaspar Len returns home after three years in the army. He vainly searches for the mason Kryštof’s family where he had li

Mstitel

1960•Drama
★9.0
Kohout plaší smrt (1962) movie poster
★9.0

Kohout plaší smrt: A group of saboteurs search for a weapons cache hidden by the Nazi army. Beskydy in the summer of 1950: the StB agent Bo

Kohout plaší smrt

1962•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
Zde jsou lvi (1958) movie poster
★9.0

Zde jsou lvi: The rude and bitter mining engineer Štěrba strongly opposes the proposal of his colleague Ing. Vochoče to reopen mining

Zde jsou lvi

1958•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Zdeněk Jelínek has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 Narozeniny režiséra Z. K. - Average Similar →
1987 Přátelé - Flop Similar →
1985 Noc smaragdového měsíce - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Větrná setba - Flop Similar →
1982 Sny o Zambezi - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Panenka policista Average Similar →
1981 Královská hra - Average Similar →
1977 Tomorrow I'll Wake Up and Scald Myself with Tea - Average Similar →
1976 Odysseus and the Stars - Hit Similar →
1975 Králův kalich - Hit Similar →
1975 Píšťalka pro dva - Flop Similar →
1975 „Psáno na pranýř“ - Flop Similar →
1975 Vrtkavý král - Flop Similar →
1974 Sám proti městu - Flop Similar →
1974 Kdo hledá, najde - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Hra, kterou nikdo nepískal - Flop Similar →
1972 Schovávaná na schodech - Flop Similar →
1969 Vajíčko - Flop Similar →
1967 Soud pana Havleny - Flop Similar →
1966 Slečny přijdou později - Hit Similar →
1964 Šach mat - Flop Similar →
1964 Einstein kontra Babinský - Hit Similar →
1963 Ikarie XB 1 Pianist (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1963 The King of Kings Border guard Super Hit Similar →
1963 Transport from Paradise - Flop Similar →
1962 Kohout plaší smrt - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Mstitel - Super Hit Similar →
1959 A 105 p.c. Alibi A man in a savings bank Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Road Back - Flop Similar →
1958 Zde jsou lvi - Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Case Is Not Yet Closed Guest Super Hit Similar →
1955 Tank Brigade - Average Similar →
1954 Shoesmachine official Super Hit Similar →
1954 Třicet stříbrných - Flop Similar →

Zdeněk Jelínek - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Zdeněk Jelínek?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Zdeněk Jelínek is "Kdo hledá, najde" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Zdeněk Jelínek acted in?

Zdeněk Jelínek has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Zdeněk Jelínek?

Other notable films include "Mstitel", "Kohout plaší smrt", and "Sny o Zambezi".

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