Czechoslovakian movie stars died in 2008

Here are 3 famous actors from Czechoslovakia died in 2008:

František Zvarík

František Zvarík (July 17, 1921 Vrútky-August 17, 2008 Bratislava) also known as Frantisek Zvarik or Frantisek Zvarík was a Czechoslovakian actor and singer.

He studied theater in Bratislava and began his acting career in the 1940s. Zvarík appeared in numerous films, TV shows, and theater productions, and was known for his versatility in playing both comedic and dramatic roles. He gained widespread popularity for his role as Jozef Kroner in the iconic Czechoslovakian film "The Shop on Main Street", which won the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards in 1966. In addition to his acting career, Zvarík was also a successful singer, and released several albums throughout his career. He was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to Czechoslovakian cinema and theater, including the prestigious Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. Zvarík passed away in Bratislava in 2008, but his legacy as one of the most celebrated actors in Czechoslovakian history lives on.

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Radovan Lukavský

Radovan Lukavský (November 1, 1919 Prague-March 10, 2008 Prague) also known as Radovan Lukavsky or R. Lukavský was a Czechoslovakian actor. He had one child, Ondřej Lukavský.

Radovan Lukavský began his acting career in the 1940s, performing in various theaters throughout Czechoslovakia. He was a prominent member of the Prague National Theatre, where he worked until his retirement in 1987. Lukavský also appeared in numerous films and television shows, including the popular Czechoslovakian TV series "The Visitors" (Návštěvníci) and the film "The Cremator" (Spalovač mrtvol). Additionally, he was a well-known voice actor, lending his voice to Czech dubs of foreign films and TV shows. Lukavský received numerous awards for his contributions to Czechoslovakian theater and film, including the Thalia Award and the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk.

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Gertan Klauber

Gertan Klauber (March 5, 1932 Czechoslovakia-August 1, 2008 London) also known as George Gertan Klauber, Gertain Klauber, Gerton Klauber or Mr. Gertan Klauber was a Czechoslovakian actor.

He was best known for his appearances on British television, including roles in popular shows such as "Doctor Who," "Fawlty Towers," and "The Avengers." Klauber began his acting career in the 1950s and later moved to England in the early 1960s to pursue his passion for acting. Apart from his successful television career, he also appeared in several films, including "Hamlet," "The Fearless Vampire Killers," and "The Return of the Pink Panther." Known for his distinctive looks and versatile acting skills, Klauber became a popular character actor on British television and was widely respected by his peers in the industry.

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