Czech movie actors died when they were 76
Here are 4 famous actors from Czech Republic died at 76:
Egon von Jordan
Egon von Jordan (March 19, 1902 Duchcov-December 27, 1978 Vienna) also known as Egon v. Jordan, E. von Jordan or Egon Jordan was a Czech actor.
He began his career in theater in the 1920s, and eventually transitioned to film in the 1930s. He appeared in over 80 films, often playing leading roles in Czech, German, and Austrian productions.
Jordan's talent as an actor was recognized internationally, and he was invited to perform in Hollywood in the 1940s. However, due to his strong opposition to the Nazi regime and his Jewish heritage, he declined the offer and instead remained in Europe.
During World War II, Jordan was a member of the Czech resistance and participated in several acts of sabotage against the Nazi occupation. After the war, he continued to work in theater and film, and was a prominent figure in the cultural scene of Vienna.
In addition to his acting career, Jordan was also a published author, known for his works of poetry, memoirs, and essays. He died in Vienna in 1978, leaving behind a legacy as an accomplished actor and cultural figure.
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Gustav Hilmar
Gustav Hilmar (January 30, 1891 Bohemia-March 19, 1967 Prague) a.k.a. G. Hilmar or Gustav Černý was a Czech actor, painter and sculptor.
He is considered as one of the most prominent sculptors of his time in Czechoslovakia. Hilmar's works often depicted themes related to Czech history and culture, and he was known for his use of various mediums such as metal, stone and wood. Besides his career in sculpting, Hilmar was also a successful actor and appeared in several films and theater productions. He was recognized for his contribution to the arts and was awarded the title of National Artist of Czechoslovakia in 1955.
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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 Victoria Voskovec and Georgeanne Voskovec.
He died as a result of myocardial infarction.
Jiří Voskovec was born in Sázava, Czechoslovakia and initially pursued a career in law before turning to the arts. In the 1920s, he co-founded the avant-garde theatre group called The Liberated Theatre, along with fellow Czech actor Jan Werich. The duo went on to perform in a number of successful plays and films in Czechoslovakia before emigrating to the United States in 1939 due to the Nazi occupation of their home country.
In the US, Voskovec and Werich continued to perform together and also found success individually in the film and theatre industry. Voskovec wrote and translated a number of plays and books, and his translations of works by Czech writers such as Franz Kafka and Karel Čapek helped introduce those authors to American audiences. He also appeared in several notable films, including The Shop Around the Corner and The Barefoot Contessa.
Despite his success in the US, Voskovec remained committed to the cause of Czechoslovakian independence and freedom, and was involved in various political and cultural organizations supporting that cause. He returned to Czechoslovakia after the fall of communism in 1989, but passed away soon after in Pearblossom, California, at the age of 76.
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Fritz Schulz
Fritz Schulz (April 25, 1896 Karlovy Vary-May 9, 1972 Zürich) also known as Fritz Schultz was a Czech actor and film director.
Schulz started his career as a theater actor in his hometown of Karlovy Vary. Later on, he made a transition to the film industry, where he worked both as an actor and director. He appeared in more than 50 films during his career, which spanned over four decades. Schulz was known for his versatility as an actor, and he could play different roles with ease. He also directed several successful films, including "The House of the Dead" (1950) and "The Wedding" (1954). Schulz was awarded the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk by the Czechoslovak government in 1967, in recognition of his services to the film industry. Despite the recognition, Schulz left Czechoslovakia in 1968, following the Soviet invasion, and settled in Switzerland, where he continued to work until his death in 1972.
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