Pavel Nový

Pavel Nový represents the kind of career I deeply admire: longevity built on craft. More than a hundred films since 1962 is a staggering run, but what really gets me is the shape of his late recognition. Winning the Czech Lion for Best Actor in 2017, then a 2023 Golden Slipper for his contribution to children's films, tells me he conquered serious adult drama while still pouring himself into work that matters to kids. That balance of gravitas and warmth is rare. A working actor for over half a century, he embodies the patient, deep-grained artistry I find far more compelling than overnight fame.

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Name (English)

Pavel Nový

Name (Japanese)

パヴェル・ノヴィー

Reading

ぱゔぇる・のゔぃー

Born

September 5, 1948 (age 78)

Origin

Plzeň, Plzeň Region, Czech Republic

Occupation

actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Virgo / Rat

Awards & achievements

• 2017 Czech Lion Award for Best Actor in Leading Role
• 2023 Golden Slipper for Unique Contribution to films for children

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavel%20Nov%C3%BD
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%91%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8E%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2064639

Tags

• Plzeň Region
• actor

Last updated

September 18, 2026

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