According to reports, rising actor Bořivoj Čermák (23), the son of actor Hynek Čermák, has carved out a professional path on stage and screen following early struggles with academic mathematics and an unexpected audition experience in Prague. Despite initial ambitions to train as a professional airline pilot, Čermák shifted trajectories to the Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava at age 15, eventually returning to Prague to build a career spanning multiple theater productions and cinematic releases like Jedeme na teambuilding and Po večerce.
Audition Rejections and the Move to Ostrava
Bořivoj Čermák initially targeted a career as a pilot of airplanes. However, difficulties with mathematics and overall middle school grades precluded him from attending a gymnasium, leaving conservatory training as his educational pathway. When he auditioned in his native Prague, the intake process proved discouraging. As Čermák recounted in an interview for iDNES.cz, the chairman of the evaluation committee ate a bread roll with a sausage while listening to his prepared monologue, eventually stopping him midway through the performance and dismissing him.
In contrast, Ostrava offered a welcoming environment where educators demonstrated genuine interest in his talent. At just 15 years old, Čermák relocated to the other side of the republic to begin his formal theatrical training at the Janáček Conservatory. For his graduation role, he tackled the gritty role of Francis Begbie in an adaptation of the film Trainspotting, setting the stage for subsequent professional engagements.
Transition to Freelance Acting and Prague Theaters
Following graduation, Čermák joined the permanent ensemble at Ostrava’s Divadlo Mír, collaborating with local comedic actors. He later left the stálou scénu to return to Prague, aiming to establish himself as a freelance performer with foundational regional experience. Today, he performs at the Vršovické divadlo Mana and has secured an opportunity to play on the Letních shakespearovských slavnostech, alongside film appearances that include the comedy Jedeme na teambuilding (available on prima+) and the newer feature Po večerce.
Though his professional career keeps him firmly grounded in the arts, Čermák retains a connection to his childhood aviation dreams. He has partially fulfilled his ambition of flying by earning a valid pilot’s license for ultralight aircraft.
Family Dynamics and Working Alongside His Father
Bořivoj is one of two children—along with sister Hedvika—born to Hynek Čermák and his former partner, actress Daniela Choděrovou. Hynek Čermák later had a relationship with Veronika Čermák Macková, though that relationship ended. The elder Čermák subsequently began showing himself in public with Veronika Šmídová, a development that highlights a notable generational overlap within the extended family circle.
Bořivoj Čermák’s romantic partner is actress Marie Anna Kupcová, whom he met while performing on the boards of the Ostrava theater. In a widely discussed detail, Kupcová is only two years younger than Veronika Šmídová, the current wife of Bořivoj’s father, Hynek Čermák. Despite occasional online commentary concerning alleged nepotism, Bořivoj handles comparisons to his famous father as personal motivation. The father-and-son duo even share a stage at the Divadlo Bez zábradlí in the play Koza aneb Kdo je Sylvie?, maintaining a professional boundary between their working and family lives.
Did You Know?
Despite pursuing a career in film and theater—including roles in Jedeme na teambuilding and Po večerce—Bořivoj Čermák holds a valid license to pilot ultralight aircraft, fulfilling his childhood dream of flight in his personal life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Bořivoj Čermák’s parents?
Bořivoj Čermák is the son of actor Hynek Čermák and actress Daniela Choděrová.
Where did Bořivoj Čermák study acting?
He completed his studies at the Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava after moving there at age 15.
Does Bořivoj Čermák work with his father?
Yes, father and son share the stage at Prague’s Divadlo Bez zábradlí in the production Koza aneb Kdo je Sylvie?.
What films has Bořivoj Čermák appeared in?
His filmography includes appearances in the comedy Jedeme na teambuilding and the feature Po večerce, as well as Srnky and Anděl, alongside the series Rapl.
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