Directing
July 6, 1925
Died at age 55
October 5, 1980
Date of Death
Nitrianske Pravno, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia)]
Ján Roháč was a Slovak film and television director, recognized for his significant contributions to Czechoslovak entertainment. After graduating from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, he began his career in the early 1950s, initially working in theater. Roháč was instrumental in shaping modern Czechoslovak television and theater, directing numerous variety shows, musical programs, and theatrical performances. His notable works include the television series Hovory H with Miroslav Horníček and the film Kdyby tisíc klarinetů (1965), which he co-directed with Vladimír Svitáček. Roháč's innovative approach and creative vision left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry in Czechoslovakia.