Czechoslovakian movie stars died at 62
Here are 3 famous actors from Czechoslovakia died at 62:
Oldřich Lipský
Oldřich Lipský (July 4, 1924 Pelhřimov-October 19, 1986 Prague) also known as Oldrich Lipsky or Oldrich Lipský was a Czechoslovakian film director, screenwriter, writer and actor. He had two children, Ludmila Lipská and Dalibor Lipský.
Lipský is considered one of the most prominent and influential Czech filmmakers of the 20th century. He began his career in the 1950s and directed over 30 films during his lifetime. Some of his most notable works include "Happy End" (1966), "Lemonade Joe" (1964), and "Marecek, Pass Me the Pen!" (1976). He was known for his unique style of blending comedy, drama, and satire in his films.
Apart from his work in cinema, Lipský was also a prolific writer and authored several novels, plays, and screenplays. He won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Czech Lion for Best Director in 1994 for his film "Golet v údolí" which was completed and produced posthumously after his death in 1986 due to cancer.
Lipský's legacy continues to inspire many young filmmakers and artists in the Czech Republic and beyond. His contributions to the film industry and Czech culture are widely celebrated, and he remains a beloved and respected figure in the country's history.
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Cestmír Randa
Cestmír Randa (December 5, 1923 Rokycany-August 31, 1986 Prague) was a Czechoslovakian actor. He had one child, Čestmír Řanda Jr..
Cestmír Randa was born into a family of actors and initially began performing in theaters in Pilsen and Olomouc. He later became a member of the Prague National Theatre where he performed for over twenty years. Randa appeared in over sixty films, including the popular movie "All My Good Countrymen" which was directed by Vojtěch Jasný. He was also a regular on television, starring in many popular Czech series, such as "Byl jednou jeden dům” and “The Hospital on the Outskirts”. Besides acting, Randa was also a teacher and mentor to many up and coming actors in Czechoslovakia. Unfortunately, Randa's life was cut short when he passed away at the age of 62 due to a heart attack.
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Karel Hašler
Karel Hašler (October 31, 1879 Prague-December 22, 1941 Mauthausen Concentration Camp) otherwise known as K. Hasler, Hašler, Karel, Karl Hasler or Hasler was a Czechoslovakian screenwriter, actor, writer, songwriter, playwright, producer, composer and film score composer. He had one child, Zdenek Gina Hasler.
Hašler was known for his contributions to Czech film, theater and music. He composed over 600 songs in his career, including patriotic and humorous tunes. Some of his most popular songs include "Vlaštovko, leť přes Čechy", "Dáma s kaméliemi" and "Hříšná láska". He also appeared in over 60 films and wrote screenplays for more than 20 films. Hašler was a director of Prague's Vinohrady Theatre and founded the Hasler Dance Orchestra. Though acclaimed in his lifetime, Hašler was arrested by the Gestapo in 1941 and died in the Mauthausen Concentration Camp later that same year.
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