Svatopluk Benes was an American actor known for Dobrý voják Švejk, Zelary, and I Dutifully Report. Born on February 24, 1918, in Raudnitz an der Elbe, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic), he gained recognition in film and television. He passed away on April 27, 2007, in Prague, Czech Republic.
Personal and Family Life
Svatopluk Benes was married to Bozena Benesová from 1947 until his death in 2007, and they had two children together. He also had a previous marriage to Evelyn, but they later divorced. His family remained a significant part of his life throughout his acting career.
Death and Legacy
Svatopluk Benes died on April 27, 2007, in Prague due to natural causes. His contributions to film and television are still remembered, and he is often celebrated for his roles that showcased his talent and versatility as an actor.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dobrý voják Švejk | 1957-08-23 | nadporučík Lukáš |
| Poslušně hlásím | 1958-01-03 | nadporučík Jindřich Lukáš |
| Člověk proti zkáze | 1989-12-31 | T. G. Masaryk |
| Hostinec „U kamenného stolu“ | 1949-09-23 | Tomáš |
| Kačenka a zase ta strašidla | 1993-04-01 | Dr. Caligari |
| Pacientka dr. Hegla | 1940-08-30 | JUDr. Jaroslav Kříž |
| Jak se krade milión | 1967-09-29 | Mares |
| Nemocnice na kraji města | 1978-11-05 | |
| Arabela | 1980-12-25 | (uncredited) |
| V hlavní roli Oldřich Nový | 1980-12-05 | Svatopluk Beneš |