Czechoslovakian movie stars born in 1922
Here are 7 famous actors from Czechoslovakia were born in 1922:
Miloš Kopecký
Miloš Kopecký (August 22, 1922 Prague-February 16, 1996 Prague) also known as Milos Kopecky, Milos Kopecký, dr. Štrosmajer or Kopecký, Miloš was a Czechoslovakian actor. He had one child, Barbora Kopecká.
Kopecký started his career in the theatre where he worked in several prominent theatres in Prague, including the National Theatre and the Theatre on the Balustrade. He was known for his versatile acting skills and had a successful career in both film and television.
He appeared in over 130 films, including the popular comedy film "The Firemen's Ball" directed by Milos Forman. Kopecký won several awards for his acting, including the prestigious Czech Lion Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1994 for his role in the film "The Ride".
In addition to his acting career, Kopecký was also involved in politics. In 1989, he was one of the founding members of the Civic Forum, a political movement that played a critical role in bringing an end to communist rule in Czechoslovakia.
Kopecký passed away at the age of 73 in Prague, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most respected and beloved actors in Czechoslovakia.
Karel Effa
Karel Effa (May 23, 1922 Prague-June 11, 1993 Prague) otherwise known as Karel Effenberger or Effa was a Czechoslovakian actor.
Effa started his acting career in the 1940s, performing in various theaters in his home city of Prague. He then went on to work in film, starring in several Czechoslovakian movies throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Among his notable film credits are "The Inheritance" (1964) and "The Firemen's Ball" (1967), both directed by the renowned Czech director Miloš Forman.
In addition to his work in film and theater, Effa was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to several Czechoslovakian animated films and television shows. He was especially well-known for his vocal work in the popular Czech animated TV series "The Little Mole".
Effa remained active in the Czechoslovakian entertainment industry until his death in 1993. He is remembered as a respected and talented actor who made significant contributions to the country's cultural heritage.
Jan Bzduch
Jan Bzduch (May 21, 1922 Brezová pod Bradlom-April 8, 2007 Košice) also known as Ján Bzdúch was a Czechoslovakian actor.
He was born in Brezová pod Bradlom, which was then part of Czechoslovakia and is now Slovakia, on May 21, 1922. Bzduch began his acting career on stage and later moved on to film and television. He appeared in several Czechoslovakian films including "Five Boys," "Wolves' Lairs," and "My Big Year."
Bzduch was known for his versatile acting skills and ability to portray characters of different ages and backgrounds. His most notable role was in the film "The Shop on Main Street," which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1966. Bzduch played the role of the main character's husband in the film.
In addition to his acting career, Bzduch was also a respected voice actor and dubbing director. He lent his voice to numerous foreign films and television shows that were dubbed into Slovak.
Jan Bzduch passed away in Košice, Slovakia on April 8, 2007 at the age of 84. He is remembered as a talented actor and influential figure in Slovakian film and television.
Jiří Holý
Jiří Holý (November 27, 1922 Ružomberok-November 11, 2009 Prague) was a Czechoslovakian actor.
During his acting career, Jiří Holý appeared in numerous films, stage productions, and television shows. He first started acting in the late 1940s and quickly became one of the most recognizable faces in the Czechoslovakian entertainment industry. Some of his most notable film roles include "Sůl nad zlato" (1968), "Three Wishes for Cinderella" (1973), and "Kdo chce zabít Jessii?" (1966).
Besides his acting work, Holý was also known for his activism during the Velvet Revolution in 1989. He was a member of the Civic Forum, which was a non-governmental political movement that played a significant role in the peaceful transition of power from communism to democracy in Czechoslovakia.
Throughout his career, Holý received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to the arts, including the prestigious Thalia Award in 1996. Jiří Holý passed away in Prague at the age of 86, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of the most beloved actors in Czechoslovakian history.
Lajos Pándy
Lajos Pándy (March 31, 1922 Pribeta-) is a Czechoslovakian actor.
He was born in the small town of Pribeta in what was then Czechoslovakia. After completing his studies, Pándy began his acting career in the 1940s, performing in theaters throughout his home country. In the 1950s, he began acting in films, becoming one of the most recognized actors in Czechoslovakia. Over the course of his career, he appeared in dozens of films and TV shows, earning critical acclaim for his performances. Pándy is also known for his work as a voice actor, lending his voice to a number of animated characters. Today, he is considered a legendary figure in Czechoslovakian cinema history.
Vítězslav Černý
Vítězslav Černý (July 1, 1922 Prague-August 4, 1986 Prague) a.k.a. Vítezslav Cerný, Vitezsav Cerný, Vitezslav Cerný or Víta Cerný was a Czechoslovakian actor.
He began his acting career in 1940 in a small theatre in the town of Slaný, and over the years went on to become one of the most prominent actors of Czechoslovakia. He starred in a variety of films, theatre productions and television shows, and was known for his deep, distinctive voice and his ability to play both comedy and dramatic roles with ease. Some of his most notable film roles include "The Cremator" (1969), "Larks on a String" (1969) and "Adelheid" (1970). In addition to acting, Černý was also a talented artist and poet, and his paintings and poems were exhibited at galleries throughout the country. He died in Prague in 1986 at the age of 64.
Miroslav Macháček
Miroslav Macháček (May 8, 1922 Nymburk-February 17, 1991 Prague) was a Czechoslovakian actor and theatre director. He had one child, Kateřina Macháčková.
Macháček studied acting at the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague during the early 1950s. He quickly became an accomplished and sought-after actor, performing in many films and plays throughout his career. In addition to acting, Macháček also worked as a theatre director, having directed several productions in Prague.
Macháček became well-known for his roles in Czechoslovakian New Wave films, a movement that started in the 1960s and brought international attention to Czechoslovakian cinema. Some of his most notable film roles include his portrayal of Tonda in the film "The Cremator" and his performance in the comedy film "The Firemen's Ball".
In addition to his work in film and theatre, Macháček also lent his voice to various dubbing projects, having dubbed foreign films and TV shows into Czechoslovakian.
Macháček passed away in 1991 in Prague at the age of 68. Despite his passing, his legacy continues to live on, with his contributions to Czechoslovakian cinema and theatre being remembered and celebrated.