The actor Jiří Štěpnička has died. The media reported his death on 11 October 2026.[1][2] He was born in 1947 in Great Britain, the son of the actress Jiřina Štěpničková.[1] He graduated from DAMU in 1969.[1] According to Novinky.cz, he received his first film role in 1961 in the film Tažní ptáci.[2]
Theatre
He was associated with the National Theatre for more than fifty years. From 1975 he created almost one hundred roles in it, from the classical and contemporary repertoire. He received the Thalia Award for his performance in the production of Blackbird.[1][2]
Film, television and dubbing
He appeared in dozens of films and series, for example in the series Gottwald (1986), the film In the Shadow (2012) or the series Ordinace v růžové zahradě, Vyprávěj and Terapie.[1][2] In dubbing he was known above all as the voice of Harrison Ford; he also dubbed Michael Douglas, Steven Seagal and Jeff Bridges.[1] In 2002 he received the František Filipovský Award for dubbing Mel Gibson in the film What Women Want.[1][2]
Reactions
The general director of the National Theatre, Jan Burian, said on his death: "A friend and an outstanding actor has gone."[2]
Chronology
- — The actor Jiří Štěpnička has died; in dubbing he lent his voice to the actors Ford and Douglas, and he also played the character of Gottwald. iDNES.cz Novinky.cz
Sources
- iDNES.cz — 11 October 2026
- Novinky.cz — 11 October 2026