Acting
Jun 20, 1965
Teplice, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
Josef Vojtek
Acting
Biography
Josef Vojtek was born on June 21, 1965, in Teplice; his zodiac sign is Gemini. He played football from a young age and is a trained telephone repair technician. In 1988, together with friends, he founded the Teplice-based rock band Kabát, which later went on to win three "Czech Nightingale" (Český slavík) awards and earn countless platinum records. He serves as the band's lead singer and occasionally plays the harmonica on their tracks. By his own admission, his favorite food is traditional Czech cuisine. He has a son, Josef, from his first marriage, and a daughter, Valentýnka, from a relationship with actress Sabina Laurinová. From his second marriage to dancer Libuše Vojtková, he has a son named Matýsek. He currently lives with his partner, Jovanka Skrčeská, who is also a dancer. For several years, he has also shone as a musical theater star, appearing in productions such as *Krysař* (The Rat Catcher), *Hamlet*, *Galileo*, and *The Three Musketeers*. In 2007, he performed in the musicals *Angelika* and *Golem*. He even appeared in the Czech comedy *Jak se krotí krokodýli* ("How to Tame Crocodiles"), in which he played one of the fathers of young Vítek Koudelka. In 2007, he participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in Helsinki with his band, Kabát; unfortunately, the group did not place.
Feature Films (22)
Gump's new journey begins exactly where the previous one ended. Together with his beloved Béďa Kozí Bobek, the main animal hero goes through a story that was written for them long ago by the stars. And while Gump's first story was sadder, in its loose sequel entitled Gump – We Are a Pair, viewers can look forward to lots of funny animal scenes. Alongside the main character, a new character will appear, Jenny the dog, who will play Gump's sister Kytička.
Gump – We Are Duo
The great musical comedy by F. A. Brabec V perine is the first Czech film made entirely in 3D. This stimulating comedy, in true and thorough 3D, presents a whole new computer-made world concealed in a quilt, where a large part of the film is taking place. The film V perine is a musical comedy made in the high-spirited style of Mamma Mia. In a relaxed world, where everybody used to dance rock'n'roll and the streets were full of pink Cadillacs, good and bad dreams hidden in our quilts take form. The musical adventure culminates in the magical world of dreams.
The Magical Duvet
The focus of a concert dedicated to the work of Ján Baláž, one of the three core members of the band Elán. To mark the occasion, his friends organized a gala concert featuring a host of well-wishers. These guests hail not only from the world of music but also from theater, film, dance, and broader public life—spheres where his name has resonated for decades. The gala concert features performances by prominent Slovak and Czech singers and bands spanning several generations, each offering a unique take on songs penned by Ján Baláž. In addition to well-known Elán hits, the program includes tracks he composed for other artists and bands, as well as music created for film and television projects. The performers from Slovakia and the Czech Republic also complemented their sets with hits from their own repertoires.
Classic...or 40 Years With Elán
Lubos, an Alpine rescue worker, surprises his delighted daughter Amálka with an early return to Prague. Her joy leads her to skip school, prompting Lubos to join her class on a Tatra mountains trip. Amidst family chaos and comedic mishaps, their reunion hangs in the balance.
Taming Crocodiles
Dracula arrives in Los Angeles to drain Hollywood of blood. Van Helsing is looking for Dracula to revenge his dead father. Lucy is missing in action and Mina is …
Dracula
In 2019, the rock band Kabát celebrated an impressive 30 years on the music scene. With its original lineup intact, the band treated itself to only five concerts for its anniversary, but they were "damn big" ones. The performance at Prague's Eden Arena on June 22, 2019, offered a cross-section of hits from the successful career of the five musicians from Teplice, who once again confirmed that their spontaneous energy can create a thrilling live show.
Kabát: Night in Eden
Compilation of Kabát and their music albums. The films is made out of Kabát: A Hell of a Big Concert II and Kabát: Big Band Tour.
Kabát: 2013 - 2015
Performances by leading Czech singers performing hits by Karel Svoboda and Michal David. You will hear songs you know from the musicals Dracula, Monte Cristo, Night at Karlštejn, and Cleopatra.
