Vlastimil Harapes was a Czech actor known for his roles in Starci na chmelu (1964), Marketa Lazarová (1967), and Day for My Love (1977). He was also a dancer, choreographer, and the artistic director of the International Conservatory Prague.
Personal and Family Life
Vlastimil Harapes was born on July 24, 1946, in Chomutov, Czechoslovakia. He was married twice, first to Hana Zagorová from 1986 to 1992 and then to Elena Strupková, though both marriages ended in divorce. He did not have any children and was involved in theater from a very young age, having appeared in his first play at the age of five.
Career
Harapes was a prominent figure in the arts, serving as a longtime member and soloist of the ballet of the National Theater in Prague. He also held a position as the honorary president of the Balet Globa civic association. His career included signing the Anticharta, which was a response to the Charter 77 declaration, showing his engagement with the cultural and political landscape of his time.
Death and Legacy
Vlastimil Harapes passed away on May 15, 2024, in Prague, Czech Republic. His contribution to dance and theater left a lasting impression in the Czech arts community, with numerous performances and collaborations that shaped his legacy. He will be remembered for his dedication to the performing arts and his role in fostering cultural dialogue.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Marketa Lazarová | 1967-11-24 | Kristián, son of Bishop of Hennau |
| Jak vytrhnout velrybě stoličku | 1977-12-24 | Jindřich |
| Jak se krotí krokodýli | 2006-01-11 | |
| Panna a netvor | 1979-03-02 | Beast |
| Den pro mou lásku | 1977-06-03 | Petr |
| Královský omyl | 1968-12-27 | |
| Operace mé dcery | 1988-03-17 | Dusan |
| Anynka a čert | 1984-12-24 | |
| Kostýmy: Irena Greifová | 2020-04-22 | Self |
| Dary hadího krále | 1978-12-25 | |
| Dědictví aneb Kurvaseneříká | 2014-02-06 | člen poroty |
| Starci na chmelu | 1964-09-18 | |
| Odcházeti s podzimem | 1965-01-01 | |
| Cesta ke štěstí | 2004-11-01 | |
| Il Divino Boemo | 1974-01-01 | Dancer |
| Konečně si rozumíme | 1977-02-11 | Ballet Dancer |
| Paganini | 1982-01-01 | Nicoló Paganini |
| Jak dostat tatínka do polepšovny | 1978-12-24 | Jindřich |
| Melodie bílého klavíru | 1978-01-01 | |
| Faunovo velmi pozdní odpoledne | 1984-10-01 | |
| Krásný ztráty | 2000-02-10 | Self |
| StarDance | 2006-11-04 | Judge |
| GENUS | 1995-01-02 | Self |
| Kabinet Dr. Honzáka | 2020-01-12 | Self |
| Jseš mrtvej, tak nebreč | 2011-10-02 | |
| Čechovi | 2019-10-28 | Vilém Adamec |
| Rodinná pouta | 2004-03-23 | Vladimír Smejkal |
| F. L. Věk | 1971-09-12 | |
| Místo zločinu Plzeň | 2015-10-19 | Roman Dragoun |
| Zastretý farebný svet | 1980-02-04 | Jakub Obrovský |