Jan Svěrák

Film director

1965 –

90

Who is Jan Svěrák?

Jan Svěrák is a Czech film director. He is the son of screenwriter and actor Zdeněk Svěrák. He studied documentary filmmaking at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. He and his films have received awards including the Academy Award, Crystal Globe, Golden Globe, and Tokyo Grand Prix.

He currently lives in Prague.

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Born
Feb 6, 1965
Žatec
Also known as
  • Jan Sverak
  • Jan Svìrák
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • Czechs
Nationality
  • Czech Republic
Profession
Education
  • Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
  • Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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