Biography

Stella Zázvorková was born on April 14, 1922 in Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. She was an actress, known for Babí léto (2001), Kolya (1996) and Usporená libra (1963). She was married to Miloš Kopecký. She died on May 18, 2005 in Prague, Czech Republic.

She was considered for the part of Olga Bergnerová in I'll Be Good, Old Man! (1979), eventually played by Alena Vránová.

Her name is pronounced "Steh-lah Zaah-zwohr-koh-vaah.".

She was originally cast as Mrs. Hrabetová in My Sweet Little Village (1985), but had to be recast due to a clash between the shooting schedule of this and another film, so Milada Ježková eventually played the part.

Although her marriage to actor Miloš Kopecký lasted only a year, they often appeared together in front of the camera. At least twice portraying husband and wife - in I Killed Einstein, Gentlemen (1970) and We'll Kick Up a Fuss Tomorrow, Darling... (1976).

She spoke Czech, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.