Jan Švankmajer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Jan Švankmajer

Czech animator, photographer and director

Date of Birth: 04-Sep-1934

Place of Birth: Prague, Czech Republic

Profession: screenwriter, photographer, poet, animator, painter, sculptor, film director

Nationality: Czech Republic

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Jan Švankmajer (Czech: ['jan '?va?kmaj?r]; born 4 September 1934) is a Czech filmmaker and artist whose work spans several media.
He is a self-labeled surrealist known for his animations and features, which have greatly influenced other artists such as Terry Gilliam, the Brothers Quay, and many others.