Josef Somr

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Characters played by Josef Somr

kapitán VB Vyhnálek — The Snowdrop Festival (1984)

The local police captain responsible for maintaining order. He intervenes when drunk villagers ride home, removing their bicycle valves to force them to walk, effectively curbing their festive mood.

Janouš — Murder in the Excelsior Hotel (1971)

Supporting character in the Excelsior hotel murder investigation.

Ludvik Jahn — The Joke (1969)

The protagonist returning to his hometown after two decades. He seduces Helena to exact revenge on his former rival Pavel, driven by past trauma from being expelled and imprisoned for sending a political joke postcard. He reflects extensively on his college days and the consequences of his actions.

Servác — The Three Veterans (1984)

One of three discharged veterans who set out together after leaving military service. He shares in the skřítek's gifts of enchanted objects and in the group's fortunes at court, where their possessions are seized and later recovered. As the veterans face their old desire for power and conquest, Servác joins his companions in recognizing that friendship, laughter, and a clear conscience matter more than riches or victory.

instalatér Antonín Šimandl — Čas pracuje pro vraha (1980)

The victim's husband and a plumber who provides important information while also becoming a suspect in the investigation.

Weber — Kačenka a zase ta strašidla (1993)

Weber is a notary who visits the house of horrors in the sequel to determine whether the parents can legally convert it into a large family villa. His arrival is tied to their renovation plan, which the local ghosts oppose by intervening and using magic to return the house to its original form.

Dr. František Grospič — The Liberation of Prague (1977)

Czech medical professional treating wounded fighters

rychtář — Angel (2005)

God who assigns missions and judges heavenly and earthly actions.

král — Zvonící meče (2001)

The reigning monarch who presides over the kingdom, judges noble disputes, and ultimately seeks to end the era of dueling swords in favor of lasting peace.

Harris — Miliónová láska (1987)

The owner of a local restaurant. Initially skeptical of Henry's appearance, Harris eventually allows him to dine on credit. Henry's presence attracts newspaper attention, creating free publicity for Harris's establishment and establishing a mutual arrangement for Henry's dining habits.

Career Overview

Josef Somr has 222 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Básníci (kolekcia) with 5 titles. Signature works include The Joke, Carps for Wehrmacht, Vodník a Karolínka. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
222
Birth Date
1934-04-15
Birth Place
Vracov, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q555650), public domain (CC0).