Kryštof Hádek, born on March 10, 1982, in Prague, is an acclaimed Czech actor active in film, television, and theatre. Trained at the Prague Conservatory, he gained international visibility from a young age with a role in the 2001 Oscar-nominated film *Tmavomodrý svět* (Dark Blue World). His career is distinguished by the versatility and intensity of his performances, which have earned him numerous accolades. He has twice won the prestigious national Český lev (Czech Lion) award: the first for Best Supporting Actor for *3 sezóny v pekle* (3 Seasons in Hell, 2009), and the second for Best Actor for his acclaimed performance in the drama *Kobry a užovky* (The Snake Brothers, 2015). In 2010, he was also awarded the Shooting Star award at the Berlin International Film Festival, an honor dedicated to the best emerging young talents in European cinema. His filmography includes collaborations on both Czech and international productions, consolidating his reputation as one of the most talented actors of his generation.