Karel Dostal was an American actor who is best known for Bohemian Rapture, Revolucni rok 1848, and Housle a sen. Born on March 14, 1884, in Podebrady, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic), he made a significant impact in the film industry before passing away on March 1, 1966, in Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic).
Personal and Family Life
Karel Dostal was born into a modest family that supported his early interest in the performing arts. Details about his family life remain largely private, with limited information available about his personal relationships or children.
Career
Dostal had a thriving career as both an actor and director, contributing to various notable films from the Czech cinema. Some of his memorable performances include roles in films like Bohemian Rapture and Housle a sen, showcasing his versatility on screen.
Death and Legacy
Karel Dostal passed away on March 1, 1966. His contributions to Czech cinema are still appreciated today, and he is remembered as a talented performer who made a lasting impression in the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cech panen kutnohorských | 1938-09-16 | |
| Valentin Dobrotivý | 1942-07-31 | prezident banky |
| Kouzelný dům | 1939-11-21 | Rudolf Unger |
| Těžký život dobrodruha | 1941-11-28 | Dr. Seidl |
| Humoreska | 1939-08-11 | předseda maturitní komise |
| Bílá nemoc | 1937-12-21 | Propaganda Minister |
| Muž z neznáma | 1939-12-22 | Vice-president Northon |
| Podobizna | 1948-01-09 | Extortioner Chazaj |
| Hotel Modrá Hvězda | 1941-08-29 | |
| Nebe a dudy | 1941-10-31 | |
| Krakatit | 1948-04-09 | Professor in Dream |
| Tři vejce do skla | 1937-09-24 | sekretář |
| Mazlíček | 1934-03-23 | ředitel věznice |
| Barbora Hlavsová | 1943-01-15 | Lukáš Hlavsa |
| Načeradec, král kibiců | 1931-12-31 | soudce |
| Svět patří nám | 1937-07-30 | tajemník firmy Noel |
| Tanečnice | 1943-11-05 | lékař |
| Sobota | 1945-01-12 | dr. John |
| Dokud máš maminku | 1934-10-19 | Mareš |
| Čtrnáctý u stolu | 1943-09-24 | Karel Bersecký |
| Zlatá Kateřina | 1934-02-23 | |
| Turbina | 1941-10-17 | Dr. König |
| Druhá směna | 1940-12-20 | |
| Grandhotel Nevada | 1935-01-18 | Black |
| Maskovaná milenka | 1940-10-11 | |
| Housle a sen | 1947-01-31 | Niccolò Paganini |
| Mikoláš Aleš | 1952-01-11 | Woltmann |
| Řeka čaruje | 1946-01-25 | Šupita |
| Týden v tichém domě | 1947-08-22 | |
| Revoluční rok 1848 | 1949-12-23 | Kníze Alfred Windischgrätz |
| Z mého života | 1955-10-28 | writer Josef Wenzig |
| Studentská máma | 1935-09-20 | |
| Pan otec Karafiát | 1935-08-02 | |
| Temno | 1951-08-24 | |
| Neporažená armáda | 1938-10-28 | |
| Modrý závoj | 1941-12-23 | |
| Rozina sebranec | 1945-12-14 | |
| Posel úsvitu | 1951-09-28 | |
| Pochodně | 1961-03-10 | Manufacturer |