Vlasta Burian

Vlasta Burian
Vlasta Burian in 1942
Born
Josef Vlastimil Burian

(1891-04-09)9 April 1891
Died31 January 1962(1962-01-31) (aged 70)
Occupation(s)Actor, director, comedian and athlete
Years active1923–1945; 1950–1962
SpouseNina Červenková (1919–1962)
PartnerAnna Emílie Pírkovová (1911–1912)

Josef Vlastimil Burian, better known as Vlasta Burian, (9 April 1891 – 31 January 1962) was a Czech actor, singer, comedian, footballer and film director. He is among the most famous Czech actors and comedians of the first half of the 20th century. In the Czech Republic, he is nicknamed "King of Comedians".