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Miloslav Kopečný, acclaimed Czech actor, dies at 82

Czech actor Miloslav Kopečný has passed away in Prague at the age of 82. He was a prominent figure in both film and theater, known for his diverse range of dramatic and comedic roles.

Kopečný was widely recognized for his role as the money changer nicknamed ‘Bankéř’ in the cult film ‘Bony a klid’ (1987) and its sequel. His filmography also includes works such as ‘Čas sluhů’, ‘Kousek nebe’, and his most recent appearance in the 2024 film ‘Vlny’.

A graduate of the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts (JAMU), his career spanned numerous prestigious stages, including the East Bohemian Theatre in Pardubice, the F. X. Šalda Theatre in Liberec, and the Ústí nad Labem Drama Studio. In the latter, he performed his acclaimed role as the Marquis de Sade in ‘Marat/Sade’. He also had a long tenure at the Divadlo pod Palmovkou in Prague and performed at the National Theatre.

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