Velecký was a very particular figure of Slovak acting, being antipode to venerated mainstream showbiz celebrities. Although he had never received any formal training in acting, he managed to earn great respect of both filmmakers and audience members.
Velecký was a very particular figure of Slovak acting, being antipode to venerated mainstream showbiz celebrities. Although he had never received any formal training in acting, he managed to earn great respect of both filmmakers and audience members.
He performed in some 50 Slovak, Czech, German, Hungarian and UK/US movies, but he will be most remembered for portraying the lead character of Mikoláš in the Czech movie Marketa Lazarová.
Velecký was born 8 March 1934 in Zvolen. He originally studied civil engineering and worked as a designer for few years. However, since his early age he was attracted by the world of cinema and finally in his 30s managed to get his first major roles.
Practically at the beginning of his acting career, after a few minor films including Každý týždeň sedem dní (1964) and Nylonový mesiac (1965), he received the role of his lifetime in Marketa Lazarová (1966). This experience deeply influenced the rest of his life.
In interviews, he described with gratitude how the director František Vláčil completely changed his way of seeing the world during the long production of this movie.
Despite the impact the role had on the film (widely considered the best Czech cinema) and on his life, Velecký would probably be more recognized by Western audiences for his appearances in The Brothers Grimm (released 2005) and the Academy Award-nominated Želary (2003).
For most of his career, Velecký was free of any theatre company ties except being briefly associated with the Theatre of Spišká Nová Ves in the 1980s.
During his professional career, Velecký was not limited to acting. He was assistant director to Juraj Jakubisko on the film Zbehovia a pútnici (1968) and he applied his talent in fine arts during the 1990s.
Velecký died of cancer 5 October 2003 in Bratislava.
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Filmography (Movies)
The Brothers Grimm
Character:Old Crone
Release Date:26/08/2005
Sentiment
Character:
Release Date:06/11/2003
Rojkovia
Character:Obšivan (voice)
Release Date:04/05/2000
Slečna Dušehojivá
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2000
Zlý žart
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1993
It's Better to Be Healthy and Wealthy than Poor and Sick
Character:
Release Date:11/09/1992
The Water of Life
Character:Čiernobradý
Release Date:30/09/1987
Kto ste, Jozef Gabčík
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1987
Another Love
Character:Gambler
Release Date:01/04/1986
Na druhom brehu sloboda
Character:
Release Date:20/08/1984
Magma
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1984
Právom lásky
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1984
Na konci diaľnice
Character:
Release Date:28/04/1983
Crainquebille
Character:Judge Bourriche
Release Date:08/05/1982
Ako listy jedného stromu
Character:
Release Date:14/01/1980
Nebezpečné známosti
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1980
Smrť chodí po horách
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1979
On the Great River
Character:Pazour
Release Date:10/11/1978
Bludička
Character:
Release Date:18/11/1977
Pacho, the Brigand of Hybe
Character:
Release Date:02/07/1976
Horúčka
Character:Cirbes
Release Date:10/12/1975
Unruly Heyducks
Character:
Release Date:21/12/1974
Pätnásť životov
Character:
Release Date:25/11/1974
Zločin v Modré hvězdě
Character:
Release Date:22/02/1974
Love
Character:Petr Brukner
Release Date:21/09/1973
Sons of Fire
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1973
The Stolen Battle
Character:de la Motte
Release Date:01/07/1972
Red Psalm
Character:
Release Date:09/03/1972
Noc labutí
Character:
Release Date:06/01/1972
Šaty
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1972
Čierny gróf
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1972
Prince Bajaja
Character:Black Prince
Release Date:17/12/1971
Husaren in Berlin
Character:
Release Date:25/06/1971
Noc s mačkou
Character:
Release Date:04/09/1970
Sweet Games of Late Summer
Character:Rotschild
Release Date:21/07/1970
Rajský plyn
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1970
Palm Sunday
Character:Simon
Release Date:11/12/1969
Prague Nights
Character:(segment "Otrávená travička")
Release Date:06/06/1969
Stopy na Sitne
Character:Jožo Truska
Release Date:30/01/1969
Niet inej cesty
Character:
Release Date:20/09/1968
Marketa Lazarová
Character:Mikoláš, Kozlík's son
Release Date:24/11/1967
Nylon Moon
Character:Andrej Bardoň
Release Date:11/02/1966
Prípad pre obhajcu
Character:
Release Date:25/12/1964
Every Week Seven Days
Character:Andrej
Release Date:28/08/1964
Television Appearances
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