Milan Kňažko
Milan Kňažko is a renowned Slovak actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. He gained recognition for his performances in films such as 'Přišla v noci' and 'The Shop on Main Street.' Kňažko is celebrated for his distinctive voice and strong presence,... Read More
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Valerián Medvecký | ||
| 2024 | Stano Ulman | ||
| 2023 | Unknown character | ||
| 2021 | Self | ||
| 2021 | Self | ||
| 2021 | Carlo Monti | ||
| 2020 | Unknown character | ||
| 2020 | Emil Hácha | ||
| 2019 |
My StoryYoung talented Elizabeth leaves a successful career in ballet for love. The man who has stolen her heart, however, has... |
Oldřich | |
| 2019 | Unknown character | ||
| 2018 |
Fallen EmpireA chronicle of the fall of the Austro-Hungarian empire and the rise of the Balkan states. |
biskup Doubrava | |
| 2017 |
Mečiar: The Lust For PowerThe film Mečiar is the confession of the young director Tereza Nvotová about Vladimír Mečiar and the influence that this... |
Unknown character | |
| 2017 |
A Soul to RedeemFor an experienced police commissioner, solving a single murder would be routine, but the killer isn't satisfied with just one... |
Unknown character | |
| 2017 | Unknown character | ||
| 2016 | Unknown character | ||
| 2016 |
AgávaA small border town in the south of Slovakia is surprised by the sudden arrival of respected builder Mr. Hampl... |
Hampl | |
| 2015 |
Jan HusPrague at the end of the 14th century: King Wenceslas, his brother Sigismund, the Archbishop of Prague Zbynek and three... |
otec dominikán | |
| 2014 | Unknown character | ||
| 2013 | Keller st. | ||
| 2011 |
EdgemenA businessman unspools a web of espionage and corruption when his bid for a major construction project attracts the attention... |
Vagner | |
| 2011 | Unknown character | ||
| 2010 |
DominaThe district town is reeling from the murder of a well-known local businesswoman. She was found dead one morning, dressed... |
mjr. Jirí Pulda | |
| 2010 | Fedor | ||
| 2009 |
NepolepšitelnýAfter the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops, everyone is packing their bags to leave the country. Martin Ivánek,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2009 |
Les mrtvýchThe drama of a young married couple unfolds during the socially and politically turbulent times of the young Czechoslovak Republic... |
Unknown character | |
| 2009 |
NormalDreaded serial killer Peter Kurten voluntarily turns himself over to the authorities. A young lawyer, eager to prove Kurten's mental... |
Peter Kürten | |
| 2008 |
V hlavní roliA crime case will affect the life of a famous actor. |
Michal Vorel | |
| 2007 |
Boží duhaInspired by Jaroslav Durych's novel of the same name. The story of an aging man—sick, exhausted, and twisted by life—who... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
Hostel Part II: The Next LevelBehind the scenes of Eli Roth's horror sequel Hostel 2 (2007). |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Hostel: Part IIThree American college students studying abroad are lured to a Slovakian hostel, and discover the grim reality behind it. |
Sasha | |
| 2006 | Unknown character | ||
| 2005 |
Bel amiIn Belle Epoque Paris, Georges Duroy, a handsome, ambitious but penniless young man, reunites with his friend Forestier, editor-in-chief of... |
Walter | |
| 2005 |
Rána z milostiOn the night it happened, Aleš Berka was celebrating his 50th birthday. A successful, mature man at the peak of... |
Unknown character | |
| 1992 |
New Hyperion or Liberty, Equality, BrotherhoodFrom the behavior, discourse, and appearance of individual actors, Vachek composes, in the form of a mosaic, a broad and... |
Self | |
| 1991 |
Jen o rodinných záležitostechLife in communist Czechoslovakia in the early 1950s and the punishments for going against the state. |
major StB | |
| 1991 |
Svědek umírajícího časuAt the beginning was the Slovak television series Lekár umierajúceho czasu (Doctor of Dying Time), dedicated to the Rudolphine-era scientist... |
Jan Mydlář | |
| 1991 |
The Last ButterflyStage mime Antoine Moreau is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a... |
Unknown character | |
| 1989 |
Don't Be AfraidWoodcutter Ondra, who for his bold nature is called Nebojsa. He goes into the world to learn fear. During his... |
Merchant (voice) | |
| 1989 |
Dobří holubi se vracejíThe film is a concert of well-known actors from an alcohol rehab where a middle-aged man has taken refuge to... |
Miloš Lexa | |
| 1989 |
ReverendA two-part TV drama about the life and work of Jozef Murgaš, a world-renowned inventor, talented painter, and Slovak patriot.... |
Unknown character | |
| 1989 |
Staroružová drámaThis two-part production follows the lives of three generations of women from the Jablonczay family at the turn of the... |
Unknown character | |
| 1989 | Unknown character | ||
| 1988 |
The World Knows NothingThe story takes place in the Czech-German border region in 1938. The hero Tomás Jakl marries but the marriage is... |
Jindrich | |
| 1988 | Jan | ||
| 1988 |
Nine Circles of HellAs the Khmer Rouge carves a path of death throughout the land, a Czech doctor falls in love with a... |
Tomáš David | |
| 1988 |
Maria StuardaDonizetti's opera as film. |
Earl of Leicester | |
| 1987 | Unknown character | ||
| 1987 |
PapilioFrantišek Cepl is a young man from a simple family. He graduated from a real school and was going to... |
Hrabě | |
| 1986 | Unknown character | ||
| 1986 | Ján Petro | ||
| 1986 |
...nebo být zabitMarch 1945. It is already quite obvious to the Nazis that they cannot win the war. So it is time... |
Unknown character | |
| 1986 | Unknown character | ||
| 1985 |
O sláve a tráveEach of the four short stories, framed by the figure of the photographer, depicts the lives of women and girls... |
Richter (segment "Lucia") | |
| 1985 |
End of the Lonely Farm BerhofDrama set on an isolated farm on the Czech-Polish border immediately after the end of WWII. |
Unknown character | |
| 1985 | Unknown character | ||
| 1985 | Unknown character | ||
| 1984 |
Na druhom brehu slobodaA dramatic love story in the front line. |
Pierre (voice) | |
| 1984 |
Bé rímska trojka lomeno šesťThe conflict of the play is built on the confrontation of two different life attitudes - the attitude of a... |
Unknown character | |
| 1984 |
The Physician of a Dying TimeSeries about the life of Renaissance anatomist, scholar and politic Johannes Jessenius. Already legendary series today, was produced by Czechoslovak... |
Ján Jessenius (voice) | |
| 1984 |
The Physician of a Dying TimeSeries about the life of Renaissance anatomist, scholar and politic Johannes Jessenius. Already legendary series today, was produced by Czechoslovak... |
Kat Mydlář | |
| 1984 |
Heloisa a AbelardA classic story about the tragic, yet indestructible love of young Heloise for the heretical monk and medieval philosopher Abelard,... |
Abelard | |
| 1984 | Karol Ferienčík | ||
| 1984 | Unknown character | ||
| 1984 | Marián Slaný | ||
| 1983 | František Křižík | ||
| 1983 | Unknown character | ||
| 1983 | Unknown character | ||
| 1983 | Unknown character | ||
| 1983 | Unknown character | ||
| 1983 | Unknown character | ||
| 1982 | Unknown character | ||
| 1982 | Barchara (voice) | ||
| 1982 | Unknown character | ||
| 1981 | Unknown character | ||
| 1981 |
Nevěsta k zulíbáníA love story of a couple of mature people of completely different characters, who lived and worked side by side... |
Unknown character | |
| 1981 | Unknown character | ||
| 1981 |
OstrovThe author attempted to analyze the disintegration of the Slovak Army before the outbreak of the SNP and showed how... |
Unknown character | |
| 1981 | Prince | ||
| 1981 | Alcest | ||
| 1981 |
MacbethA tragedy of great and bloody conflicts, turbulent emotions and clashes, centred on a couple torn by passion – Macbeth... |
Macduff | |
| 1981 | Unknown character | ||
| 1981 | Monsieur Lebleau | ||
| 1981 | Unknown character | ||
| 1981 | Unknown character | ||
| 1981 | Unknown character | ||
| 1980 | Unknown character | ||
| 1980 | Horacius | ||
| 1980 | Michal Caban (voice) | ||
| 1980 | Unknown character | ||
| 1979 |
Choď a nelúč saThe dramatic story captures the hard and dangerous life of the partisan group "Čapajev" led by Ľudovít Kukorelli during World... |
Unknown character | |
| 1979 |
MandragoraA television production of a Renaissance comedy by N. Machiavelli. A sharp criticism of society, a sharp satire on the... |
Unknown character | |
| 1979 | Pavol | ||
| 1979 | Unknown character | ||
| 1979 |
Uzlíky nádejeSocial ballad. Three short stories – "Uzlík tepla", "Chlapec a pánboh" and "Rubári" – depict three different human stories, the... |
Unknown character | |
| 1978 | Unknown character | ||
| 1978 |
RusalkaThree arias from Antonín Dvořák´s fairytale opera Rusalka turned in to a movie, sung by Gabriela Beňačková (Rusalka), Libuše Márová... |
Prince | |
| 1978 | Unknown character | ||
| 1978 |
Príbelská vzbura Janka KráľaThe plot takes place in the revolutionary year of 1848. It takes us to Príbelice, where Janko Kráľ returns from... |
Unknown character | |
| 1978 |
SpolužiakBased on the paradoxical life story of a small-time Viennese postman, a former classmate of the "great" Hermann Göring, this... |
Dr. Lerch | |
| 1978 | Unknown character | ||
| 1978 |
RozvedenáA play about the issue of family relationships, real and calculated partnership. |
Pavel | |
| 1977 | Unknown character | ||
| 1977 |
Second LoveThe television production is an episode from the life of Andrej Sládkovič. Braxatoris, known as Sládkovič, comes to Banská Štiavnica... |
Andrej Sladkovič | |
| 1977 |
The TapaksThe life of the Ťapák family is joyless. Twelve of them live in one room, no one considers that it... |
Unknown character | |
| 1977 | Unknown character | ||
| 1976 | Unknown character | ||
| 1976 | Unknown character | ||
| 1976 | Unknown character | ||
| 1976 |
Život na útekuIn Slovakia, they often and gladly honored those soldiers who refused to serve the fascist regime and stood against it.... |
Unknown character | |
| 1976 | Unknown character | ||
| 1976 | Unknown character | ||
| 1976 | Unknown character | ||
| 1976 |
The Bride with the Most Beautiful EyesExotic, yet lyrically aimed fairy tale about a young gypsy Pista in search of a beautiful, gentle and faithful bride.... |
Pišta | |
| 1976 | Unknown character | ||
| 1975 | Unknown character | ||
| 1975 | Unknown character | ||
| 1974 |
Deň, ktorý neumrieIn the story of a partisan armored train crew operating in the rebel territory of Slovakia, the inner drama of... |
Unknown character | |
| 1974 | Unknown character | ||
| 1974 | Unknown character | ||
| 1974 | Unknown character | ||
| 1974 | Unknown character | ||
| 1973 | Ivan Sýkora | ||
| 1973 | Celestine | ||
| 1973 |
Timon AténskyA television adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy about the destructive power of wealth. Timon, a rich and generous Athenian citizen, gives... |
Unknown character | |
| 1972 |
The Bride of the MountainsA balladic story situated in a Slovak mountain region before the 2nd World War. A young man returns to his... |
Unknown character | |
| 1972 |
Tomorrow Will Be Too Late1943. Captain Ian Nalepke, Chief of Staff of the Slovak regiment, bearing protection of military facilities in the small town... |
Cpt. Ján Nálepka | |
| 1972 | Unknown character | ||
| 1972 | Unknown character | ||
| 1972 | Unknown character | ||
| 1972 | Unknown character | ||
| 1971 | Unknown character | ||
| 1971 | Unknown character | ||
| 1971 | Unknown character | ||
| 1970 | Unknown character | ||
| 1968 |
Niet inej cestyA biographical film about the Slovak nationalist Ľudovít Štúr. It captures the revolutionary events of 1848 in Austria-Hungary, when Štúr,... |
Unknown character | |
| 1968 | Unknown character | ||
| 1968 |
Koniec a začiatokTelevision adaptation of Roman Kaliský's play. Reconstruction of a trial with a journalist from the 1950s. |
Unknown character | |
| 1967 | Unknown character | ||
| 1966 |
The Sheriff Behind BarsA dramatic story from the setting of a youth de tention center. Youngster Jakub, out of delusory solidarity, gets convicted... |
Unknown character |
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Got a question about Milan Kňažko?
Milan Kňažko's career highlights include notable performances in films such as 'The Shop on Main Street,' which won an Academy Award, and his recent role in 'Přišla v noci.' He is recognized for his contributions to Slovak cinema.
Yes, Milan Kňažko has received several awards throughout his career, including the Best Actor award at the Slovak Film Festival for his role in 'The Shop on Main Street.'
Milan Kňažko made his film debut in 'The Shop on Main Street' in 1965, which marked the beginning of his successful acting career.
Some of Milan Kňažko's most successful films include 'The Shop on Main Street,' 'Přišla v noci,' and 'The Last Wish,' all of which showcased his talent and versatility as an actor.
Milan Kňažko is married to Tatiana Kňažková, and they have two children. He has maintained a relatively private personal life, focusing on his acting career and political involvement.
Milan Kňažko's estimated net worth is around 1 million USD, reflecting his successful career in acting and other ventures.
Milestones in Milan Kňažko's filmography include his iconic role in 'The Shop on Main Street,' his participation in various Slovak productions, and his recent performance in 'Přišla v noci,' showcasing his enduring talent.
Yes, Milan Kňažko has also appeared in television series, contributing to his reputation as a versatile actor in both film and TV.