Polish movie actors died when they were 68
Here are 2 famous actors from Poland died at 68:
Ludwik Fritsche
Ludwik Fritsche (August 17, 1872 Częstochowa-September 4, 1940 Warsaw) was a Polish actor.
He was known for his roles in theater, film, and radio during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Poland. Fritsche started his career as a stage actor in Lwów in 1897, later joining various theater companies and workshops in different cities all over the country. He made his film debut in 1912 in the Polish silent film "Przygoda w górach" (Mountain Adventure).
Apart from acting, Fritsche was also active in the cultural scene of Poland, participating in the creation of the Polish Actors' Union and the National Jewish Theater in Warsaw. During World War II, he was arrested by the German occupation authorities and sent to the Warsaw Ghetto. He died there in 1940.
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Menashe Oppenheim
Menashe Oppenheim (September 18, 1905-October 23, 1973 New York City) otherwise known as Menasze Oppenheim, Menasha Oppenheim, Menasha or Mieczyslaw was a Polish actor, singer and composer.
Born in Warsaw, Poland, Oppenheim started his career in the 1920s, performing in Yiddish theater productions. He then moved to Berlin, Germany where he continued to act and perform. In the late 1930s, he managed to flee Germany and eventually settled in New York City.
Oppenheim quickly became a sought-after performer in Yiddish theater and was known for his powerful voice and emotional performances. In addition to acting, he also composed music for various productions. He was a part of the vibrant Yiddish cultural scene in New York City in the mid-20th century.
Aside from his theatrical career, Oppenheim also appeared in several films and television shows, including the film "Tevye" in which he played the character of Lazar Wolf. He also appeared in several episodes of the TV series "The Goldbergs".
Despite facing discrimination as a Jewish immigrant and actor, Oppenheim persevered and continued to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He passed away in 1973 at the age of 68 due to heart failure.
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