Czech movie actresses died in the year 1994
Here are 1 famous actresses from Czech Republic died in 1994:
Jarmila Novotná
Jarmila Novotná (September 23, 1907 Prague-February 9, 1994 New York City) a.k.a. Jarmila Novotna was a Czech opera singer and actor.
Novotná was widely known for her soprano voice and the roles she performed in the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Richard Strauss, and Leoš Janáček. She began her career at the National Theatre in Prague, where she performed for over a decade before making her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1940. Novotná later became a prominent member of the Metropolitan Opera, performing in over 200 productions and earning critical acclaim for her performances.
In addition to her opera career, Novotná also acted in several films throughout the 1930s and 1940s. She appeared in the Hollywood productions The Search (1948) and The Great Caruso (1951) alongside stars such as Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson.
After retiring from performing in the 1950s, Novotná dedicated herself to teaching and coaching young opera singers. She also became an advocate for the arts and culture, working with organizations such as UNESCO to promote international cultural exchange. Novotná received numerous honors for her contributions to the arts, including the Order of the White Lion, the highest honor awarded by the Czech Republic.
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