Jan Nedbal

Jan Nedbal

date of birth: 26.9.1990

height: 178 cm

eyes: blue

hair: brown

languages: czech, english

special skills: Singing, Drums, Bongo drums, Music composer/Music producer, Improvisation, Poet, Snowboarding, Skateboarding, Iceskating, Fencing

Jan Nedbal is a charismatic and versatile Czech actor, acclaimed for his emotionally nuanced performances in both film and television. Born on September 26, 1990, in Děčín, he studied acting at DAMU in Prague and quickly rose to prominence as one of the most promising talents of his generation.

Jan currently stars in the lead role of Lieutenant Adam Hrdina in the high-profile crime series Hrdina (TV Prima, 2024), where he brings a compelling mix of edge, vulnerability, and humor to a modern police officer navigating personal and professional chaos.

He also made a strong impression in:

  • Herec – a critically acclaimed mini-series, where he portrayed a rising actor during the Communist regime.

  • Brothers – as Radek Mašín, a member of the controversial Mašín brothers’ resistance group.

  • Matematika zločinu – a gripping crime drama based on real events.

  • Zpráva (The Auschwitz Report) – directed by Petr Bebjak, where Jan took part in this powerful historical film that gained international recognition.

Other credits include Král Šumavy: Fantom temného kraje, and the 2024 series Waves, further demonstrating his wide emotional range and depth.

Fluent in Czech and English, Jan is also musically gifted, playing several instruments and bringing a natural rhythm to both his physical and emotional expression on screen and stage.