year of birth: 1.9.1998
height: 191 cm
eyes: green-brown
hair: dark blond
languages: slovak, czech, english, french
special skills: Dance, climbing, Driver’s licence, skiing
Jakub is a rising Slovak actor of a new generation, recognized for his emotional intensity, magnetic screen presence, and ability to inhabit psychologically complex characters with authenticity and depth.
He gained wide recognition through the hit TV series Sľub, where he portrays the empathetic surgeon Igor Valent, capturing audiences with a nuanced and human performance. He further expanded his range in the successful period drama Dunaj, k vašim službám (TV Markíza), where his portrayal of Július revealed a darker, morally ambiguous edge.
Alongside his screen work, Jakub is deeply rooted in contemporary theatre. At Divadlo Aréna, he stars as Len in Saved/Spasení, a raw and uncompromising production directed by Dávid Paška. The play explores a generation deprived of meaning and connection, where violence becomes a substitute for purpose . His performance anchors the piece with emotional vulnerability and quiet strength, navigating a world where intimacy and brutality coexist.
He has also appeared in productions such as Generácia Z: Zombies at Divadlo Pavla Országha Hviezdoslava.
Jakub represents a new wave of Central European actors—instinctive, fearless, and emotionally precise—moving fluidly between television and stage while consistently seeking roles that challenge both himself and the audience.