Josef Kytka was an American actor who is best known for A Girl from the Reeperbahn, V tom domecku pod Emauzy, and Fidlovacka. He was born on March 19, 1894, in Hradistko, Austria-Hungary, now part of the Czech Republic. Kytka passed away on December 31, 1968, in Milevsko, Czechoslovakia, which is also now in the Czech Republic.
Personal and Family Life
Josef Kytka was born into a family in Hradistko, where he began his journey in the performing arts. Details about his family life are not widely known, but his passion for acting led him to a successful career in cinema.
Career
Kytka’s acting career spanned several years, starting in the late 1920s. He appeared in many films during the early days of Czechoslovak cinema and gained recognition for his roles in both dramatic and comedic films.
Death and Legacy
Josef Kytka died on December 31, 1968, in Milevsko, leaving behind a legacy of notable performances. His contributions to the Czech film industry are remembered, especially for films that have influenced future generations of actors.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Anton Špelec, ostrostřelec | 1932-12-16 | ostrostřelec |
| C. a k. polní maršálek | 1930-10-24 | důstojník |
| Ein Mädel von der Reeperbahn | 1930-12-16 | Barbesucher |
| Vdavky Nanynky Kulichovy | 1935-12-25 | |
| Chudá holka | 1930-02-28 | |
| Tonka Šibenice | 1930-02-27 | |
| Karel Havlíček Borovský | 1931-09-25 | |
| V tom domečku pod Emauzy | 1934-03-23 | |
| Jarčin profesor | 1937-08-13 | |
| Boží mlýny | 1929-11-22 | |
| Písničkář | 1932-11-25 | |
| Její lékař | 1933-12-12 | |
| Svítání | 1933-09-01 | |
| Štvaní lidé | 1933-02-17 | |
| Tatranská romance | 1935-01-04 | |
| Volga en flammes | 1934-02-09 |