Czech movie actors born in the year 1905
Here are 5 famous actors from Czech Republic were born in 1905:
Vladimír Leraus
Vladimír Leraus (July 28, 1905 Beroun-June 29, 1991 Prague) was a Czech actor.
He started his acting career in the 1920s and went on to become one of the most versatile actors in Czechoslovakia. He worked in various theaters throughout his career, including the National Theater in Prague, and performed in numerous films and television shows. Leraus was known for his ability to play a wide range of characters, from comedic to dramatic roles. He was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to many famous characters in Czech-dubbed cartoons and movies. Leraus received many awards for his contributions to Czech culture, including the Order of the Red Banner of Labor in 1952 and the National Artist award in 1978.
Jan Werich
Jan Werich (February 6, 1905 Prague-October 31, 1980 Prague) otherwise known as The Wise Clown, Werich, Y. Verikh, J.W. Rich or Y. Verich was a Czech actor, playwright, screenwriter and writer. His child is called Jana Werichová.
Jan Werich is one of the most prominent figures in Czech cultural history, known for his contribution to the arts in various forms. He began his career as a performer in the avant-garde theater scene in Prague in the 1920s, where he worked with other renowned artists such as Jiří Voskovec and Jaroslav Ježek.
Werich gained national acclaim for his satirical and surrealistic works, including plays, cabarets, and films. He was also a prolific writer, publishing several books of poetry, essays, and short stories. Werich's work often explored themes related to the existential struggles of ordinary people, political satire, and social commentary.
During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, Werich continued to perform under a pseudonym and became a symbol of resistance against the regime. He was arrested and imprisoned several times, but managed to survive the war.
After World War II, Werich continued to work as an actor and writer, with performances on stage, radio, and in numerous films. He received several prestigious awards for his contributions to Czech culture, including the state awards and the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk.
Werich's legacy continues to inspire creative talents in the Czech Republic and beyond to this day.
Jiří Voskovec
Jiří Voskovec (June 19, 1905 Sázava-July 1, 1981 Pearblossom) also known as Jiri Voskovec, Jiří Wachsmann, Voskovec, Jiří, Jiri Wachsmann, George Voskovec, Petr Dolan, Wookovec, Jirí Voskovec, Jirí Wachsmann, Jiri Vaksman or Václav Voskovec was a Czech actor, playwright, poet, screenwriter, translator, songwriter and theatre director. His children are called Victoria Voskovec and Georgeanne Voskovec.
Voskovec was a prominent figure in Czech theatre during the 1920s and 1930s, famously co-founding the avant-garde theatre group Osvobozené Divadlo (The Liberated Theatre) with Jan Werich in 1927. He is also known for his collaborations with Werich on numerous plays and movies, including the cult classic "The Fabulous World of Jules Verne" (1958).
During World War II, Voskovec and Werich fled Czechoslovakia and eventually settled in the United States. They continued to work together, performing their political satire and cabaret-style shows for Czech and Slovak exiles. Voskovec also had success as an actor in American films, appearing in movies such as "The Shop Around the Corner" (1940) and "The Diary of Anne Frank" (1959).
In addition to his work in theatre and film, Voskovec was an accomplished writer, having published several volumes of poetry, translations of American literature into Czech, and even a cookbook. He remained active in the Czech and Slovak communities in the US until his death in 1981.
Václav Bednár
Václav Bednár (December 20, 1905 Ostrava-November 12, 1987) was a Czech actor.
Bednár started his acting career in the early 1930s and appeared in many films in Czechoslovakia, including "The White Plague" (1937) and "The Emperor and the Golem" (1952). He was also an accomplished stage actor and performed in several theaters throughout Czechoslovakia. During World War II, Bednár was active in the resistance movement against Nazi Germany and was imprisoned by the Gestapo for his activities. After the war, he continued acting until his retirement in the 1970s. Bednár was a respected figure in Czechoslovakian acting and is considered one of its most celebrated performers.
Vladimir Jedenáctik
Vladimir Jedenáctik (July 18, 1905 Brno-August 9, 1980 Prague) was a Czech actor.
He began his acting career in the 1930s and performed in a number of stage productions as well as Czech films. Jedenáctik was known for his versatility as an actor, and he played a wide range of characters such as detectives, doctors, and eccentrics. He is perhaps best remembered for his role in the 1941 film "Městečko na dlani" (A Town on the Palm), which was a critical and commercial success. Despite his many successes, Jedenáctik's career was interrupted by World War II, during which he was imprisoned for his resistance activities. After the war, he resumed his career in both film and theater, acting in a number of well-regarded productions. Among his later film roles was his turn in the 1963 film "Krakatit," which was directed by Otakar Vávra. Jedenáctik was awarded the title of National Artist in 1965 in recognition of his contributions to Czech culture.