Czech movie actors died before they were 40
Here are 1 famous actors from Czech Republic died before 40:
Petr Svojtka
Petr Svojtka (September 25, 1946 Prague-May 9, 1982 Prague) also known as Peter Svojtka was a Czech actor. His children are Petr Svojtka, Jan Svojtka and Jana Janěková.
He died as a result of accident.
Petr Svojtka began his acting career on stage, performing with the National Theatre in Prague. He later transitioned to film and television, where he quickly became a household name in Czechoslovakia. Some of his notable roles include the character of Thomas Hlava in the 1977 film "My Sweet Little Village" and Martin Komorous in the TV series "The End of the Old Times".
Despite his success, Svojtka was known for being private and keeping his personal life out of the public eye. He was married twice, first to Dana Švandová and later to actress Věra Galatíková, who he had two children with. His son Petr Svojtka also followed in his father's footsteps to become an actor.
Tragically, Svojtka's life was cut short when he died at the age of 35 as a result of a motorcycle accident in Prague. His death was a shock to the Czechoslovakian film and theatre community, and he is still remembered fondly for his contributions to the industry.
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