Václav Neužil (born 4 October 1979 in Plzeň) is a Czech stage and screen actor who has been a member of Dejvické divadlo in Prague since 2006. He gained international attention playing paratrooper Josef Valčík in the war film Anthropoid (2016), and won the Czech Lion Award and Czech Film Critics' Award for Best Actor for his title role in Zátopek (2021).
Neužil plays one of the main roles in the heist comedy Poberта (directed by Ondřej Hudeček), which had its cinema premiere on March 5, 2026.
In April 2025, Neužil received the Audiobook of the Year 2024 award with his colleagues for the interpretation of Jiří Havelka's dramatic text Elity for the publisher Audiotéka.
Neužil was nominated for the Czech Lion 2024 award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Bedřich Smetana in the television film Smetana.
The television film Smetana (ČT1), in which Neužil portrayed composer Bedřich Smetana, had its premiere on November 3, 2024.
At the Dejvické Theatre, a new production of Amatéři premiered in May 2025, in which Neužil performs.
A Czech comedy exploring family relationships and life's surprises with humor and heart.
A Czech heist comedy about a thief returning from prison to his hometown and planning a new crime. Directed by Ondřej Hudečka, the first Czech filmmaker to win at Sundance.
Summer cinema in Běchovice screens the Czech comedy Poberta in the Old Post Office courtyard. The second outdoor summer film night of the season.
Czech comedy about navigating the social system. Screening at the open-air cinema.
A new comedy by Petr Zelenka about family secrets and generational conflict, featuring a stellar cast including Eva Holubová and Václav Neužil.
A free outdoor screening of the Czech sports film Zátopek, telling the story of the legendary runner, at Pražačka summer cinema.