Jan Švankmajer

Director

Birthday September 4, 1934

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Prague, Czech Republic

Age 89 years old

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About

Director best known for his surreal films and stop-motion animations. Some of his popular films are Little Otik and Lunacy. Famous filmmaker Terry Gilliam has stated he took much influence from Švankmajer's work.  

Before Fame

Since childhood, he showed an interest in puppet theater which would influence his later work. 

Trivia

In 2000, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the World Festival of Animated Film.

Family Life

His wife's name is Eva. They have two children. 

Associated With

In 1988, he created his own film version of Alice in Wonderland by author Lewis Carroll.