Slovak actors died in 1993
Here are 1 famous actors from Slovakia died in 1993:
Andrej Lettrich
Andrej Lettrich (February 3, 1922 Dubové, Turčianske Teplice District-October 7, 1993 Bratislava) also known as A. Lettrich was a Slovak screenwriter, film director and actor.
Andrej Lettrich was born in Dubové, Slovakia in 1922. He studied economics before pursuing his passion for the arts. During WWII, he was a member of the Slovak National Uprising and later went on to study film directing in Prague.
Throughout his career, Lettrich made significant contributions to Slovak cinema. He wrote and directed numerous popular films including "Utekajme, už ide!" (Let's Run, The Train Is Coming!) and "Nepriateľ pred bránami" (The Enemy in Front of the Gates). Lettrich was known for his ability to portray complex human emotions and his films often explored themes of love, loss, and social injustice.
In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Lettrich also had a successful career as an actor. He appeared in many Slovak and Czech films, including "Kolja" which won the 1997 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Lettrich passed away in Bratislava in 1993, leaving behind a legacy as one of Slovakia's most influential filmmakers.
He was also a founder of the Slovak Film Institute and served as its director for many years. Lettrich's films have been widely praised and have received numerous awards at international film festivals. He was particularly known for his ability to capture the unique humor and spirit of the Slovak people in his work. Lettrich was also a respected author and published several books on film, including "Divadlo a film" (Theater and Film) and "Slovácinema" (Slovaks in Cinema). In recognition of his contributions to Slovak culture, Lettrich was awarded the highest civilian honor in Slovakia, the Order of the White Double Cross, in 1993. Today, Lettrich is remembered as one of the most important figures in Slovak cinema history.