Josef Skupa

Czech Puppeteer and Creator of Spejbl and Hurvínek

Josef Skupa was a Czech puppeteer, artist, and writer, best known for creating the characters Spejbl and Hurvínek. He was not a musician or composer in the traditional sense, nor did he produce music albums. Instead, Skupa's career revolved around puppetry and theater. He established the Spejbl and Hurvínek Theater in Prague, which became famous for its performances featuring his iconic puppet duo. The characters of Spejbl, a somewhat dim-witted father, and Hurvínek, his mischievous son, became beloved figures in Czech culture and beyond. Skupa's work with these characters significantly contributed to the development of puppetry as an art form in the 20th century. While there may be audio recordings or albums featuring the voices of Spejbl and Hurvínek from theatrical performances or radio plays, Josef Skupa himself was not known for producing music albums.