Bedřich Karen

Biography

Bedřich Karen was a Czech actor born in Plzeň in 1887, who began his career as a student at a real school with a strong passion for theatre and literature. He went on to become a prominent figure in the Czech theatrical scene, performing with various companies before joining the National Theatre in 1921, where he stayed until his retirement in 1959. Notable roles include Biskup Dittrichstejn in "The Devil's Trap" (1962).