Karel Zeman

Czech film director, artist and animator (1910-1989)
Person human Q282000
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Karel Zeman

Summary

Karel Zeman is a human[1]. Born in Ostroměř[2], he… he was born on November 3, 1910[3]. He passed away in Zlín[4]. He died on April 5, 1989[5]. He worked as a film director[6], animator[7], draftsperson[8], director[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (317 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ostroměř[2], Karel Zeman…
  • Karel Zeman passed away in Zlín[4].
  • Karel Zeman was born on November 3, 1910[3].
  • Karel Zeman died on April 5, 1989[5].
  • Burial took place at Q2541531[12].
  • A child of Karel Zeman was Ludmila Zeman[13].
  • Karel Zeman held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[14].
  • Karel Zeman held citizenship in Kingdom of Bohemia[15].
  • Karel Zeman worked as a film director[6].
  • Karel Zeman worked as an animator[7].
  • Karel Zeman worked as a draftsperson[8].
  • Karel Zeman worked as a director[9].
  • Karel Zeman worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Karel Zeman worked as a film screenwriter[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Karel Zeman is Journey to the Beginning of Time[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Karel Zeman is Invention for Destruction[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Karel Zeman is The Fabulous Baron Munchausen[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Karel Zeman is On the Comet[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Karel Zeman is The Stolen Airship[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Karel Zeman is Krabat – The Sorcerer's Apprentice[22].
  • Karel Zeman received the Národní umělec[23].
  • Karel Zeman is recorded as male[24].
  • Karel Zeman's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Karel Zeman's Commons category is recorded as Karel Zeman[26].
  • Karel Zeman's family name is recorded as Zeman[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Ostroměř[2], Karel Zeman… he was born on November 3, 1910[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], animator[7], draftsperson[8], director[9], screenwriter[10], and film screenwriter[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Journey to the Beginning of Time[17], a film[28]; Invention for Destruction[18], a film[29]; The Fabulous Baron Munchausen[19], a film[30], founded in 1961[31]; On the Comet[20], a film[32]; The Stolen Airship[21], a film[33]; and Krabat – The Sorcerer's Apprentice[22], an animated film[34].

Recognition

Karel Zeman received the Národní umělec[23].

Personal Life

A child of Karel Zeman was Ludmila Zeman[13].

Death and Burial

Karel Zeman died on April 5, 1989[5]. He died in Zlín[4]. Burial took place at Q2541531[12].

Why It Matters

Karel Zeman ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (317 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Karel Zeman born?

Karel Zeman's place of birth was Ostroměř[2].

Where did Karel Zeman die?

Karel Zeman passed away in Zlín[4].

What did Karel Zeman do for work?

Karel Zeman worked as film director[6], animator[7], draftsperson[8], director[9], and screenwriter[10].

What awards did Karel Zeman receive?

Honors received include Národní umělec[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Records of persons of interest. svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . BillionGraves. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Ludmila Zeman
    Languages spoken, written or signed Czech, French
    Notable work
    Notable work Journey to the Beginning of Time, Invention for Destruction, The Fabulous Baron Munchausen +3
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