Czech movie actresses died in the year 1987
Here are 2 famous actresses from Czech Republic died in 1987:
Anny Ondra
Anny Ondra (May 15, 1903 Tarnów-February 28, 1987 Hollenstedt) also known as Anna Sophie Ondrakova, Any Ondra, A. Ondráková, Anny Ondráková, Anna Ondráková or Anna Sophie Ondráková was a Czech actor and film producer.
Anny Ondra began her acting career in Prague in the 1920s before eventually moving to Berlin to work in German cinema. She appeared in over 100 films throughout her career, including the role of Alice in the famous silent film "Blackmail" directed by Alfred Hitchcock. However, her Czech accent caused difficulties with the sound production of Hitchcock's first talkie film, so her voice was dubbed by Joan Barry.
In addition to her acting career, Ondra was also a film producer, working on films such as "Grosstadtmelodie" and "Moravská lidová píseň". She married boxer Max Schmeling in 1933, and the couple remained together until her death in 1987. Ondra received several awards for her work in film, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Hana Vítová
Hana Vítová (January 24, 1914 Prague-March 3, 1987 Prague) also known as Hana La¹ková or Hanna Witt was a Czech actor.
She started her acting career in 1934 and over the course of her career, she appeared in over 100 films and TV series. Some of her notable films include "At 3:17" (1949), "Carriage to Vienna" (1966) and "The Cremator" (1969). She was widely popular for her roles in comedies and musicals in the 1940s and 1950s. In addition to her acting career, Vítová was also a successful singer and performed in numerous stage productions. She was married to the Czech actor and director Jan Werich from 1937 until his death in 1980. Hana Vítová was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist in 1955 and was also awarded the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk in 1963.
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