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Luděk Sobota

Luděk Sobota, born on May 27, 1943, in Prague, is a prominent Czech comedian and actor whose career spans several decades. After completing his studies at the Faculty of Theatre and the Prague Academy of Performing Arts (DAMU), he initially worked in the transport industry before dedicating himself to the performing arts.

Sobota gained recognition for his unique comedic style, characterized by improvisation and original writing. He became a key member of the Ypsilon Theatre ensemble in 1968, where his talents flourished under the direction of Jan Schmidt. His breakout role came in the cult classic film "Jáchyme, throw him into the machine!" which solidified his status as a national favorite.

From 1973 to 1990, Sobota was a staple at the Semafor Theatre in Prague, where he collaborated with fellow comedians Miloslav Šimek and Petr Nárožný. Their comedic sketches were so popular that they were recorded and released by Panton.

In the later years of his career, he created and led his own theater, the Prague Dive Theater, from 2006 to 2008, where he served as an actor, director, and author. Although it faced financial challenges and eventually closed, it showcased his versatility in the performing arts.

Since 2010, Sobota has been featured in the television comedy series "The District Revolution," playing the role of Václav Orel, the chairman of the TJ Slavoj Houslice club. He has two sons from his marriages, Robert (born 1964) and Ladislav (born 1988), and continues to delight audiences with his comedic talent.

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