Czechoslovakian movie stars died in 1987
Here are 1 famous actors from Czechoslovakia died in 1987:
Karel Steklý
Karel Steklý (October 9, 1903 Prague-July 5, 1987 Prague) also known as Karel Stekly or K. Stekly was a Czechoslovakian film director, screenwriter and actor.
Steklý started his career as an actor in the early 1920s, appearing in several Czech movies before transitioning into directing in 1930. Over the course of his career, he directed over 60 films, spanning multiple genres including drama, comedy, and historical epics.
Steklý is known for his work in the Czech New Wave movement in the 1960s, having directed the acclaimed film "The Good Soldier Schweik" (1956), which was based on a novel by Jaroslav Hašek.
Steklý was also a prolific writer, and many of his films were based on his own screenplays. In addition, he was an active member of the Czech film industry, serving as the president of the Association of Czechoslovak Film Directors from 1959 to 1969.
Despite his success and influence in the Czech film industry, Steklý's work was largely overlooked by international audiences during his lifetime. However, in recent years, there has been renewed interest in Steklý's films, particularly in the Czech Republic, where retrospectives of his work have been held.
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