Here are 2 famous actors from Czechoslovakia died in Stroke:
Jan Rubeš (June 6, 1920 Volyně-June 29, 2009 Toronto) also known as Jan Ladislav Rubeš or Jan Rubeš was a Czechoslovakian actor and opera singer. He had three children, Christopher Jan Rubeš, Jonathan Mark Rubeš and Anthony Dean Rubeš.
Throughout his career, Jan Rubeš performed in a number of operas and musicals, both in Europe and North America. He was particularly well-known for his performances in the operas of Mozart and Verdi, and for his portrayal of Tevye in the musical Fiddler on the Roof. In addition to his work on stage, Rubeš also appeared in numerous films and television shows, including Witness, The X-Files, and Billy Madison. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1995 in recognition of his contributions to the arts.
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Radoslav Brzobohatý (September 13, 1932 Vrútky-September 12, 2012 Prague) also known as Radek Brzobohatý or Radovan Brzobohatý was a Czechoslovakian actor. His children are called Ondřej Brzobohatý and Radana Brzobohatá.
Radoslav Brzobohatý was well known for his work in the theatre, film, and television industry, having acted in numerous productions. He started his acting career in 1956 at the Divadlo na Vinohradech theatre in Prague, where he performed for several years. Brzobohatý's breakthrough came in 1960, when he starred in the film "Probuzení" ("Awakening"), and his career continued to skyrocket from there.
Some of his most notable appearances in the Czech and Slovak film industry include "Svatba jako řemen" ("A Wedding Like a Belt"), "Zlatí úhoři" ("The Golden Eels"), and "Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping" (as Jára Cimrman). He was also very successful in the television industry, mainly with leading roles in popular series, such as "Hořký měsíc" ("Bitter Month"), "Přátelé přátel", and "Zdivočelá země" ("Wild Earth").
Apart from his artistic achievements, Radoslav Brzobohatý was also popular for his distinctive voice and participated in dubbing films and series into Czech, such as "The Lion King", "Taxi", and "Hercules". His contributions to the entertainment industry were widely recognized, and he received many awards, including the Thalia Prize, the Otto Wichterle Award, and the František Filipovský Award.
Despite his success, Brzobohatý remained very humble and widely respected for his kind and supportive personality. His sudden passing in 2012 was a great loss to the Czech and Slovak entertainment industries, and he is remembered as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
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