Martin Ťapák

Czechoslovak actor and director (1926–2015)
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Summary

Martin Ťapák was born on October 13, 1926[1], in Liesek[2]. He died on February 1, 2015[3], in Bratislava[4]. He worked as a director[5], actor[6], choreographer[7], screenwriter[8], and film director[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Saint Andrew's cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Slovakia[12]
  • Educated at: Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava[13]
  • Award received: Národní umělec[14], Cross of Pribina class I[15], Cross of the President of the Slovak Republic, 2nd Class[16], Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family name: Ťapák[19]
  • Given name: Martin[20]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Films directed by Martin Ťapák[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Slovak[22]
  • Name in native language: Martin Ťapák[23]
  • Start of work period: January 1, 1965[24]
  • End of work period: January 1, 1984[25]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Martin Ťapák[26]
  • P14750: 5575-134C-D299-AEB3-4D58[27]

Why It Matters

Martin Ťapák is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Martin Ťapák born?

Martin Ťapák was born in Liesek[2].

Where did Martin Ťapák die?

Martin Ťapák passed away in Bratislava[4].

What did Martin Ťapák do for work?

Martin Ťapák worked as a director[5], actor[6], choreographer[7], screenwriter[8], and film director[9].

Where did Martin Ťapák go to school?

Martin Ťapák was educated at Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava[13].

What awards did Martin Ťapák receive?

Honors received include Národní umělec[14], Cross of Pribina class I[15], Cross of the President of the Slovak Republic, 2nd Class[16], and Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Retrieved . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . archiv.prezident.sk. Retrieved . archiv.prezident.sk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . archiv.prezident.sk. Retrieved . archiv.prezident.sk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 4w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 20w ago · Bakjb · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image of grave → Martin Ťapák, Ondřejský hřbitov.jpg
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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