Czech movie actors died when they were 70
Here are 2 famous actors from Czech Republic died at 70:
Vlasta Burian
Vlasta Burian (April 9, 1891 Liberec-January 31, 1962 Prague) also known as Josef Vlastimil Burian or The King of the comiques was a Czech film director, actor, football player, comedian and singer. His child is called Emilie Burianová.
He died caused by pulmonary embolism.
Burian began his career in the early 20th century as a stage actor and comedian. He starred in over 50 Czech films, many of which he also directed, during the 1930s and 1940s. He is best known for his performances in the comedies "Ulice zpívá" (The Street Sings) and "Dívka v modrém" (The Girl in Blue).
Aside from his successful career in entertainment, Burian was also a talented football player. He played for several teams in the Czech Republic and helped lead the Czechoslovakian national team to a silver medal in the football tournament at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp.
In addition to his work in film and sports, Burian was also a singer and songwriter. He recorded several popular songs and composed music for several films.
Despite his success, Burian's career was adversely affected by the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II. He was arrested and imprisoned in 1944 for his opposition to the occupation.
Today, Burian is remembered as one of the greatest comedic actors in Czech film history. His legacy continues to inspire generations of Czech comedians and actors.
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Petr Hapka
Petr Hapka (May 13, 1944 Prague-November 25, 2014 Okoř) was a Czech film score composer, conductor and actor. He had seven children, Petra Hapková, Markéta Hapková, Kamila Hapková, Kašpar Hapka, Ferdinand Hapka, Haštal Hapka and Mikuláš Hapka.
Petr Hapka rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s as a prolific and highly respected composer, known for his work in film and theater. He composed music for over 150 films, as well as for various TV series, documentaries and theater productions. Some of his most famous works include the soundtracks for the films "Kolya," "Pelíšky," and "Gympl," among many others.
Aside from his successful career in music, Hapka was also a trained actor and appeared in a number of Czech films and TV series. He was awarded numerous awards for his contributions to Czech culture, including the František Filipovský Award, the Thalia Award for Music, and the Czech Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
Despite his passing, Petr Hapka's legacy lives on as a beloved and influential figure in Czech music and culture.
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