Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
Czech
Spouses
Olga Havlová (1964-1996), Dagmar Havlová (1997-2011)
Parents
Václav M. Havel, Božena Vavrečková
Residences
Rašínovo nábřeží 78, U dejvického rybníčku
Education
Akademické gymnázium Štěpánská, Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Theatre, Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Popularity
Tier B -- 57,221 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 60
Career
Career spanning 28 years (1991-2019)
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 4 films with Dagmar Havlová
Year context
Born in 1936 -- Berlin Olympics; Jesse Owens wins four gold medals; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (21)
AWARDS (20)
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1st of June Award
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Ambassador of Conscience Award
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Annual award ACFK
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Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
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Biography
Václav Havel was a Czech statesman, author, poet, playwright, and dissident. Havel served as the last president of Czechoslovakia from 1989 until 1992, prior to the dissolution of Czechoslovakia on 31 December, before he became the first president of the Czech Republic from 1993 to 2003. He was the first democratically elected president of either country after the fall of communism. As a writer of Czech literature, he is known for his plays, essays and memoirs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Václav Havel?
Václav Havel was born on and passed away on at the age of 75.
Where was Václav Havel born?
Václav Havel was born in Prague.
What movies or shows has Václav Havel been in?
Václav Havel has 21 credits in our database. Notable titles include My Freedom (2019), Milada (2017), Mečiar (2017), Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016), The Gospel According to Brabenec (2015).
Where can I find more information about Václav Havel?
You can find more about Václav Havel on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
