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Czechoslovakian movie stars died at 75

Here are 1 famous actors from Czechoslovakia died at 75:

Jan Werich

Jan Werich (February 6, 1905 Prague-October 31, 1980 Prague) otherwise known as The Wise Clown, Werich, Y. Verikh, J.W. Rich or Y. Verich was a Czechoslovakian actor, playwright, screenwriter and writer. His child is called Jana Werichová.

Werich co-founded the Czechoslovakian avant-garde theatrical group Osvobozené divadlo (Liberated Theatre) alongside writer Jiří Voskovec in 1926. He was known for his humorous and satirical plays that often criticized the political situation in Czechoslovakia. During World War II, he was forced to flee to the United States where he continued to write and perform in Czechoslovakian community theatres. He returned to Czechoslovakia in 1945 and continued to act on stage and in films until his death in 1980. Werich's work has had a significant impact on Czech culture and he is considered one of the most important figures in Czech theatre and literature.

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