Austrian movie stars died in 2013
Here are 2 famous actresses from Austria died in 2013:
Susan Douglas Rubes
Susan Douglas Rubes (March 13, 1925 Vienna-January 23, 2013 Toronto) also known as Susan Douglas, Susan Rubes, Zuzka Zenta or Suzi Burstein was an Austrian actor and film producer. She had three children, Christopher Jan Rubeš, Jonathan Mark Rubeš and Anthony Dean Rubeš.
Susan Douglas Rubes fled Austria with her family in 1938 after the Nazi occupation, settling in Canada. She initially pursued a career in nursing before taking up acting. Rubes was a key figure in the development of Canadian theatre, co-founding the Four Seasons Theatre in the 1950s, and serving as the first director of the Stratford Festival from 1953 to 1955. Throughout her career, she appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and television shows, and won several awards for her work. In addition to her acting career, Rubes also produced several films, including the classic Canadian film "Lies My Father Told Me". In recognition of her contributions to the arts, she was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1977.
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Erica Vaal
Erica Vaal also known as Erika Vaal or Ricky Denver was an Austrian actor, writer and photographer. She had one child, Kyra Pahlen.
Erica Vaal was born in Vienna, Austria on August 25, 1922. She began her acting career in Austria, performing in both theater and film. After World War II, Vaal moved to Germany and continued acting in films like "Das Mädchen Christine" and "Pünktchen und Anton". In addition to acting, Vaal was also a talented writer and photographer, releasing several books of her photography throughout her career. She passed away on October 28, 1984 in Munich, Germany.
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