Jaroslav Marvan

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Characters played by Jaroslav Marvan

Policejní rada Vacátko — Murder in the Excelsior Hotel (1971)

Interwar Prague police councilman leading homicide investigations across multiple cases.

Gustav Anděl — Holiday with Angel (1953)

Strict, dissatisfied grumbler who learns to enjoy a summer vacation with coworkers.

Bedřich Emanuel Benda, Arnoštův otec — Burian the Liar (1940)

The patriarch of the Benda family and Arnošt's father, embodying traditional aristocratic values and serving as a generational anchor for the household.

Policejní rada Vacátko — The Matches of a Beautiful Dragoon (1971)

Senior police councilman leading Prague homicide investigations.

Vacátko, Police Councilor — The Death of Black King (1972)

The central protagonist of the franchise. A sharp, experienced police official and city councilor who leads homicide investigations in 1930s Prague. Known for his deductive skills, calm authority, and underlying compassion for the community, as highlighted in his Christmas Eve preparations.

Gustav Anděl — Angel in the Mountains (1955)

A middle-aged father taking a winter holiday while secretly investigating his son's future bride.

strážmistr Flanderka — I Dutifully Report (1958)

Constable responsible for arresting and transporting Schweik through various jurisdictions.

Policejní rada Vacátko — Burglar and Umbrella (1971)

Police Councilman and head of the criminal police squad. Shrewd, experienced, and deeply respected in the Prague community. Known for leading complex homicide investigations across multiple cases while maintaining a kind-hearted, compassionate personal life.

Josef Krempa — Bláznova smrt (1973)

Patriarch of the large Kremp family residing in the family villa. Central figure in the investigation surrounding his son Jan's suspicious death, with potential motives tied to family dynamics or inheritance.

Starosta Zdislavic — Hero of One Night (1935)

The mayor of Zdislavice, who joins the town council in planning celebrations for the city's 500th anniversary. He insults Florian and expels him after Florian disrupts the festivities, then has gendarmes search for him. After Florian finds Zdislav's treasure, Florian is named an honorary citizen and receives a share for the town.

Brdlička — Líza Soars to the Skies (1938)

Young resident or student interacting with the protagonist in town.

Brdička — Lízino štěstí (1939)

Local resident or student, minor town character interacting with peers.

Career Overview

Jaroslav Marvan has 236 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Hříšní lidé města pražského (kolekce) with 5 titles. Signature works include Murder in the Excelsior Hotel, Holiday with Angel, Silent Barricade. 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
236
Birth Date
1901-12-11 00:00:00
Birth Place
Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1988946), public domain (CC0).