Jiří Sovák

George Owl, real name Jiří Schmitzer, was a comedy actor and a great narrator. He was born 27. of December 1920 and died 6. September 2000 in Prague. To know him you can as a master Krowp from the movie marky boy, pass me the pen!, comptroller retirement Evžen Huml from Cottagers or Bouvarda from the show Were one of two scribes. Imagine him in memorable films long live ghosts!, where he played a knight Brtníka from Brtnik, or magician Vigo from Arabela. All the roles played naturally. He was a great soloist, but he let stand out even more actors. Often used to play with Jan Werichem and Vlastimil Brodsky. After high school, trained as a waiter, worked as a clerk, he briefly studied at the conservatory and then worked in a factory. In 1943 he went to třebíčského theatre. In the army art ensemble is familiar with Horníčkem. He then worked in D u E. F. Burian. Finally, in 1952, moved to the Vineyard. In 1966 he came to the National theatre and established himself among the leading Czech actor. He left the theater after 17 years because of injury. The following time then spent in the Silver Skalice. Had the privilege to work with a lot of directors, of which I will mention Oldřich Leipzig, Václav Vorlíčka and Martin Frič. He became famous also as a storyteller and a great friend don cheadle. We all remember him as entertaining the audience with your stories with characteristic humor.