Czechoslovakian movie stars died in 2000
Here are 2 famous actors from Czechoslovakia died in 2000:
Jiří Sovák
Jiří Sovák (December 27, 1920 Prague-September 6, 2000 Prague) also known as Jirí Schmitzer, Jiri Sovak, Jiří Schmitzer, Sovák, Jiří or George Sovák was a Czechoslovakian actor and writer. His child is called Jiří Schmitzer.
Jiří Sovák began his career on stage at the age of 20, performing in various theaters throughout Czechoslovakia. He made his film debut in 1943 and went on to appear in over 200 films, becoming one of the most recognizable faces in Czechoslovakian and Czech cinema.
Sovák was known for his versatility as an actor, playing both comedic and dramatic roles. He won several awards for his performances, including the Best Actor award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 1964 for his role in the film "Konkurs".
In addition to his acting career, Sovák also wrote several plays and screenplays, including the script for the film "All My Compatriots", which won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1969.
Despite his success, Sovák's career was affected by the political unrest of the late 1960s and 1970s in Czechoslovakia. He was banned from performing in films and plays for several years and was only able to resume his career in the late 1970s.
Sovák continued to act and write until his death in 2000, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most talented and beloved actors in Czechoslovakian and Czech cinema.
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Vladimír Ráž
Vladimír Ráž (July 1, 1923 Nejdek-July 4, 2000 Prague) also known as V. Raz was a Czechoslovakian actor. He had three children, Sasha Ráž, Veronika Ražová and Markéta Rážová.
Ráž began his acting career in the 1940s and became a prominent figure in Czechoslovakian theatre. He later transitioned to film and appeared in over 60 movies during his career. Some of his most notable roles include Hastrman in the film Adéla ještě nevečeřela (Adela Has Not Had Dinner Yet) and Baron in the film Zítra vstanu a opařím se čajem (Tomorrow I'll Wake Up and Scald Myself with Tea). In addition to his acting career, Ráž was also a talented singer and recorded several albums. He received numerous awards during his career, including the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and the Medal of Merit. Ráž passed away in Prague at the age of 77.
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