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Street Names in Barrandov:
Do you know who your street is named after?
At Kaskády Barrandov, our streets are named after prominent figures from the worlds of acting and theatre. Barrandov is one of the oldest and largest film studios in Europe. Since its founding, more than 5,000 Czech and international films have been made there, which is why we felt it was important to honour the names of leading Czech artists right here in our neighbourhood. Read on to find out whose street you live on.
Baarová Street
Lída Baarová (1914–2000)
A prominent Czech actress, known for films such as Madla z cihelny and Dívka v modrém. In the 1930s, she worked for the German film company UFA. Her career was marked by her relationship with Joseph Goebbels, after which she was forced to leave Germany. After the war, she faced accusations of collaboration, which were ultimately dropped. From 1948 onwards, she lived in Austria, where she continued her acting career.
Gollová Street
Nataša Gollová (1912–1988)
A popular Czech actress known for her comedic roles, especially alongside Oldřich Nový in films such as Kristián and Eva tropí hlouposti. She came from an influential family and took her surname from her grandfather, Jaroslav Goll. At the end of the war, she helped prisoners in Terezín, where she contracted typhus.
Olga Scheinpflugová Square
Olga Scheinpflugová (1902–1968)
A Czech actress, writer, and poet, she was an important figure in Czech theatre and literature. After studying under Marie Hübnerová, she performed at the Švanda Theatre, the Vinohrady Theatre, and the National Theatre. She was the wife of Karel Čapek and had a strong influence on his life and work.
Mandlová Street
Adina Mandlová (1910–1991)
One of the most prominent figures of Czech film and theatre in the 1930s and 1940s, she was known both for her acting talent and as a sex symbol of her time. Her rising career was disrupted by the Second World War. Although she made only one German film during the war, she maintained personal contacts with a number of representatives of Nazi Germany. After the war, she was arrested and accused of collaboration, but was later released due to lack of evidence. Shortly afterwards, she went into exile.
Hugo Haas Street
Hugo Haas (1901–1968)
A Czechoslovak actor and director, known from Czechoslovakia’s interwar cinema. He was born in Brno and, after studying at the conservatory, devoted himself to music and acting. During the war, he emigrated to the United States, where he continued his career. After returning to Europe in the 1950s, he remained in Vienna, where he spent the rest of his life.
Vítová Street
Hanna Vítová (1914–1987)
A Czech actress and singer who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s, especially through her work at the Liberated Theatre. She came from an artistic family and captivated audiences with both her talent and beauty. Her personal life, however, was marked by tragedy, including the loss of her daughter and health problems following a serious accident. In her later years, she devoted herself to variety entertainment.
Ondráková Street
Anna Sophie Ondráková (1902–1987)
Under the pseudonym Anny Ondra, she became famous as a Czech actress and an icon of First Republic world cinema. She was born in Tarnów, Galicia, and began her career at the age of 17. She was part of the “strong four” of Czech cinematography alongside Karel Lamač and Otto Heller. Her marriage to boxer Max Schmeling and her film successes secured her place among the legends of Czech culture.
Ferbasová Street
Věra Ferbasová (1913–1976)
Nicknamed the “comedian in skirts”, she began her career as a secretary at Vlasta Burian’s Theatre. Her film career started when she stood in for an ill actress in the comedy Mušketýři z katakomb. She gained popularity thanks to her humour and energetic roles. Although critics often viewed her as somewhat stereotypical, her charm continued to win over audiences.
Šlemrová Street
Růžena Šlemrová (1886–1962)
A true lady of Czech cinema, she was known for playing aunts and mothers in films of the 1930s and 1940s. She came from Plzeň, and her father was the historian Bedřich Mach. She began acting in 1909 at the Municipal Theatre in Vinohrady, where she remained until 1948. During her career, she appeared in more than 60 films, usually excelling in the roles of a “charming lady”.
You can read the stories of the individual patrons directly in the streets of Barrandov on the additional information boards.
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15. 4. 2026