Czech movie actors died in the year 1951
Here are 1 famous actors from Czech Republic died in 1951:
Jindřich Plachta
Jindřich Plachta (July 1, 1899 Pilsen-November 6, 1951 Prague) a.k.a. Jindrich Plachta, Jindrich Solle or Jindřich Šolle was a Czech actor.
Plachta began his acting career in the 1920s and became a well-known actor on stage, film, and radio. He appeared in over 70 films, often playing supporting roles. Plachta also worked as a voice actor and dubber, lending his voice to many famous foreign actors in Czech language versions of their films.
During World War II, Plachta was active in the resistance against the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. He was arrested in 1941 and sent to a concentration camp, but was released thanks to his connections in the cultural and political spheres.
After the war, Plachta continued acting and became a member of the National Theatre in Prague. He was also active in politics, becoming a member of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia in 1948.
Plachta died suddenly in 1951 at the age of 52, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most talented and versatile actors of his time in Czechoslovakia.
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