František Staněk

František Staněk is a Czech actor and a member of the artistic ensemble of the Klicpera Theatre in Hradec Králové, where he has performed since the 2000/01 season. A graduate of JAMU, he has played dozens of significant roles, from Shakespeare to contemporary authors, and is one of the company’s key figures. Critics praise his natural acting style, his ability to combine lyricism with irony, and his charisma that captivates audiences. He is described as “an actor who can bring humanity and perspective even to complex texts” and is valued for his sense of humor and authenticity. Beyond theatre, František Staněk is known as a lover of music, fine wine, and film – his favorite is Tarkovsky’s Andrei Rublev.