Czechoslovakian movie stars died at 70
Here are 2 famous actors from Czechoslovakia died at 70:
Zdeněk Podskalský
Zdeněk Podskalský (February 18, 1923 Prague-October 29, 1993 Prague) was a Czechoslovakian screenwriter, film director and actor.
He was known for his work in the Czech New Wave movement of the 1960s, which brought a fresh and innovative style to Czech cinema. Podskalský wrote and directed several successful films, including "The Cassandra Cat" and "The End of a Priest". In addition to his own work, he also contributed to the scripts of other directors' films. Podskalský began his career as an actor, appearing in several films in the 1940s and 1950s. Later, he transitioned into directing, where his unique vision and creative approach helped to shape the Czech film industry. Despite his success, Podskalský's career was impacted by his opposition to the communist regime in Czechoslovakia, and he was banned from working in film for several years. However, he continued to write and direct, and his contributions to Czech cinema continue to be recognized today.
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Petr Hapka
Petr Hapka (May 13, 1944 Prague-November 25, 2014 Okoř) was a Czechoslovakian film score composer, conductor and actor. He had seven children, Petra Hapková, Markéta Hapková, Kamila Hapková, Kašpar Hapka, Ferdinand Hapka, Haštal Hapka and Mikuláš Hapka.
Petr Hapka began his musical career in the late 1960s, during which he established himself as a highly respected composer and songwriter. He composed numerous hit songs, including "Holubí dům" (The Pigeon House), "V penziónu Svět" (At the Hotel Svět), and "Bláznova ukolébavka" (Jester's Lullaby). In addition to his work in music, Hapka also acted in several films and TV shows.
Throughout his career, Petr Hapka collaborated with many influential musicians and artists, such as Karel Kryl, Michal Horáček, and Jana Kirschner. His music has had a lasting impact on the Czech music scene, and his songs continue to be popular with Czech audiences today.
Hapka was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and passed away four years later at the age of 70. He is remembered as one of the most talented and prolific musicians in the Czech Republic's history.
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