Czech movie actors born in the year 1907
Here are 5 famous actors from Czech Republic were born in 1907:
Gustav Nezval
Gustav Nezval (November 18, 1907-September 17, 1998) was a Czech actor.
He began his acting career in the 1930s and became a popular actor in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s and 1960s. Nezval was well-known for his roles in the films "The Emperor and the Golem" (1952), "Jan Hus" (1954), and "The Good Soldier Svejk" (1956). He was also a prolific theatre actor, performing in many productions throughout his career. Nezval was awarded the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk by the Czech government in 1995 for his contributions to Czech culture. He passed away in Prague in 1998 at the age of 90.
František Filipovský
František Filipovský (September 23, 1907 Přelouč-October 26, 1993 Prague) also known as Filipovský, F. Filipovský, Frantisek Filipovsky, Frantisek Filipovský or J. Filipovský was a Czech actor. His children are called Pavlína Filipovská and Jan Filipovský.
František Filipovský was a notable figure in Czechoslovakian theater, film, and television. He started his career as an actor in the late 1920s and went on to become one of the most celebrated actors of his time. Filipovský worked in several prestigious theaters including the National Theater in Prague, where he played a number of leading roles in plays by Czech and foreign authors.
In addition to his success on stage, Filipovský was a beloved figure in Czechoslovakian film and television. He appeared in over 130 films and television series, starring in popular productions like "The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians" (1981) and "Kdyby ty muziky nebyly" (1972).
Despite being a prolific actor, Filipovský remained humble and dedicated to his craft throughout his career. He was known for being generous with his fellow actors and for taking roles in small productions when he believed in the project. Filipovský's legacy as an actor and public figure continues to be celebrated in the Czech Republic today.
Jan Pivec
Jan Pivec (May 19, 1907 Prague-May 10, 1980 Prague) also known as J. Pivec was a Czech actor.
He began his acting career in theater during the 1930s and went on to become a sought-after film actor in Czechoslovakia. Pivec appeared in many notable Czech films such as "The Shop on Main Street" (1965) and "The Cremator" (1969), among others. He was a respected character actor, known for his versatility and range, and was awarded the title of National Artist in 1962 for his contributions to Czech cinema. Pivec was also a political activist and was imprisoned by the Nazi regime during World War II. He continued to speak out against political oppression and participated in the Velvet Revolution of 1989 which ultimately led to the downfall of communism in Czechoslovakia. He died in Prague at the age of 72.
Walter Taub
Walter Taub (June 18, 1907 Brno-September 30, 1982 Vienna) also known as Valter Traub, Valtr Taub or Valter Taub was a Czech actor.
He was known for his work in Czech and Austrian films during the 1930s and 1940s. Taub started his acting journey in the theater, but he soon began appearing in films. He acted in more than fifty films throughout his career, and some of his notable films include "The Unfaithfuls" (1933), "The Yellow Pack" (1938), "The Masked Superman" (1939), "The Emperor's Candlesticks" (1939), and "The Last Chance" (1945). Taub was a versatile actor who brought depth and nuance to his roles. He often played villains, but he could also play comedic roles with ease. Taub's career was interrupted by the Second World War, and he was forced to flee Austria in 1938 due to the Nazi occupation. In 1945, he was able to return to Austria and continue his acting career. Taub remained active in the film industry until his death in 1982, and he is remembered as one of the most talented actors of his era.
Ernst Waldbrunn
Ernst Waldbrunn (August 14, 1907 Český Krumlov-December 22, 1977 Vienna) otherwise known as Waldbrunn, Ernst or seriously Waldbrunn was a Czech actor, film director, writer, screenwriter and cabaret artist.
He began his career in the 1930s, performing in various cabarets and theaters throughout Czechoslovakia. In the 1940s, he appeared in several Czech films and established himself as a well-known actor. After World War II, he moved to Vienna, Austria and continued his career as an actor and director, primarily in theater. He wrote and directed several plays, including "The Good Soldier Schweik" and "Der Bockerer," the latter of which was made into a successful film in 1981. Waldbrunn was also a prolific screenwriter and wrote scripts for many popular Austrian TV shows and films, including "Tatort" and "Die liebe Familie." Despite being diagnosed with cancer in the late 1970s, he continued to work until his death in 1977. He is remembered as one of the most influential figures in Czech and Austrian theater and cinema.