Czech Castle Guard

Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic). Pistek, known to friends as "Dodo," hails from a family of talented artists. His father was a well-known actor, and his son, Jan, is a designer in his own right, with a specialty in high-fashion design. Theodor Pistek's talents do not end with costumes. He also is an established artist, with regular exhibitions. He has been an official test driver for Porsche, and was a Formula One driver as well. His racing helmet sits proudly on a shelf in his design studio, in his light, airy home -- that he designed. Pistek also is long-time pals with former Czech President Vaclav Havel, who commissioned new Castle Guard uniforms from him, after the country returned to democracy in 1989. Pistek entered Czech film in 1962 with TARZANOVA SMRT / THE DEATH OF TARZAN. Other notable design credits include HAPPY END (1966), UDOLI VCEL / VALLEY OF THE BEES (1968), TOUHA SHERLOCKA HOLMESE (1971), TRI ORISKY PRO POPELKU / THREE NUTS FOR CINDERELLA (1973), ZAKLETE REWIRY / HOTEL PACIFIC (1975), "Pan Tau" (1977-78 German TV series), BRONTOSAURUS (1980), POSTRIZINY / SHORT CUT (1981), SARÂB (1982), AMADEUS (1984), THE RAGGEDY RAWNEY (1988), VALMONT (1989), THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT (1996), "Dune" (2000, TV mini-series) and "Children of Dune" (2003, TV mini-series).  Costume Design 1984: AMADEUS  Nominated for Achievement in Costume Design 1989: VALMONT 2 nominations, 1 Award