Born 21st of July 1919 in Prostějov, died 31st of March 1989 in Prague. Painter, graphic artist, illustrator, designer.

Studied at the Rotter School of Advertising Graphics in Prague (1937-1938) and at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (1945-1950; Emil Filla). Has exhibited as part of a group since 1941, and independently since the year 1948. Member of the group Trasa (Route; since 1959). Over the years 1959-1989 created two hundred-eighty-nine film posters (cat. no. 1073-1361). Award winning film posters: second prize in 1964 at the IFF Karlovy Vary (The Sweet Life and Accused, cat. no. 1084-1092); 1977 special prize from The Hollywood Reporter (The White Odyssey, cat. no. 1217); 1980 Grand Prix of the IFF in Chicago (National Class Category Up to 785 cm, cat. no. 1286); 1982 third prize of The Hollywood Reporter (Don´t Call Me Major, cat. no. 1294); 1984 Silver Medal of the IFF in Chicago (For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now, cat. no. 1321); 1988 Honourable mention „The Best Poster of the Year“ )The Great Film Robbery, cat. no. 1357).