date of birth: 3.5.1980
height: 180 cm
eyes: brown
hair: brown
languages: slovak, czech , english
AWARDS:
2025 Sun in the Net, Best supporting actor fro Emma and Deadhead
2020 Neisse Film Festival (Germany) “Best Acting Performance” award for his role in the film Let There Be Light directed by Marko Škop
2020 IGRIC “Best Actor in Feature or Television Film” award for his role in the film Let There Be Light directed by Marko Škop
2020 Sun in a Net Awards/ Slnko v sieti (Slovakia) “Best Leading Actor” award for his role in the film Let There Be Light directed by Marko Škop
2019 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival ” Best actor” award for his role in the film Let There Be Light directed by Marko Škop
2016 Sun in a Net Awards/ Slnko v sieti “Best Leading Actor” award for his role in the film Eva Nová directed by Marko Škop
Milan Ondrík is a distinguished Slovak actor celebrated for his profound performances across film, television, and theatre. Born on May 3, 1980, in Dolný Kubín, Slovakia, he honed his craft at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava. He began his theatrical journey with the Andrej Bagar Theatre in Nitra and has been a prominent member of the Slovak National Theatre ensemble since 2011.
Ondrík garnered international acclaim for his lead role in Let There Be Light (2019), directed by Marko Škop. His portrayal of a Slovak father confronting the radicalization of his son earned him the Best Actor award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. He also received the Sun in a Net Award for Best Leading Actor in 2020 for this role.
In Eva Nová (2015), another collaboration with Škop, Ondrík delivered a compelling performance that contributed to the film’s critical success.
In 2025, Ondrík was honored with the Sun in a Net Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Captain Dušan in The Hungarian Dressmaker (Ema a smrtihlav), a World War II drama directed by Iveta Grófová. The film, which was Slovakia’s submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, received multiple accolades, including Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.
In 2024, Ondrík took on the challenging role of Mikuláš Černák in the Slovak-Czech crime thriller Miki, directed by Jakub Kroner. The film delves into the rise of Černák, a former bus driver who became one of Slovakia’s most notorious mafia bosses during the 1990s. Ondrík’s portrayal captures the complexity of a man navigating ambition, power, and the underworld.
Beyond the screen, Ondrík is known for his dynamic stage presence, performing in a range of productions from classical to contemporary works. His dedication to his craft and his ability to embody complex characters have solidified his reputation as one of Slovakia’s leading actors.