Iva Janžurová (born 19 May 1941 in Žirovnice) is a Czech stage and screen actress whose career spans more than six decades. After training at Prague's DAMU, she spent over two decades at the Vinohrady Theatre before joining the National Theatre company in 1988, where she was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2018. She holds two Czech Lion awards - for the films Co chytneš v žitě and Výlet - and is equally celebrated for her stage work, including the role of Winnie in Beckett's Happy Days, which earned her both the Alfréd Radok Award and the Thalia Prize.
At the Comedy Gala Evening in Pardubice (January 26, 2026), Janžurová received the Genia smíchu 2026 Award for comedic mastery.
For her role as Olga in the series Náhradníci (2024), she was nominated for the Český lev 2024 Award in the category of best supporting actress in a series episode; the results were announced on January 13, 2025.
The documentary portrait Janžurka directed by Theodora Remundová had its Czech premiere on September 26, 2024, distributed by CinemArt.
The world premiere of the documentary Janžurka took place at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival; President Petr Pavel also attended the ceremonial screening.
The artistic association Artes awarded Janžurová the Lifetime Mastery Award on September 24, 2023, at the Semafor Theatre.
A Czechoslovak film about a man who returns to school and must come to terms with his son being the better student. A comedy about education, family, and overcoming obstacles.
A solo theatrical performance by acclaimed actress Iva Janžurová in a brilliant comedy. A delightful evening for theatre lovers.
A major solo performance by Iva Janžurová in a French comedy about a theatre and film star preparing for a live broadcast of a gala evening. Divadlo Kalich presents a production full of surprises and a sarcastic reckoning with life.
A solo performance by Iva Janžurová in a French comedy about a theatre and film star facing an unexpected situation just before her career gala.
A classic Czech comedy starring Iva Janžurová and Eva Holubová about two elderly ladies and their secrets. A madcap performance full of absurd situations and family complications.