Swiss movie stars died in 2010
Here are 2 famous actors from Switzerland died in 2010:
Hugues Cuénod
Hugues Cuénod (June 26, 1902 Corseaux-December 6, 2010 Vevey) otherwise known as Hugues Cuenod, Hughes Cuénod, Hughes Cuenod, Hugues-Adhémar Cuénod or Cuénod, Hugues was a Swiss singer and actor.
He was known for his light tenor voice and his interpretations of Baroque music, particularly the works of Bach, Handel, and Monteverdi. Cuénod began his career as a cabaret singer and later studied at the Geneva Conservatory. He made his operatic debut in 1928 and went on to perform in major opera houses throughout Europe, including the Royal Opera House in London and the Paris Opera. In addition to his operatic career, Cuénod was also a prolific recording artist, with over 200 recordings to his name, and appeared in several films. He continued to perform well into his nineties and was awarded numerous honors throughout his career, including the French Legion of Honor and the Swiss Grand Prix for Music. Cuénod died at the age of 108.
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Robert Freitag
Robert Freitag (April 7, 1916 Vienna-July 8, 2010 Munich) also known as Robert Freytag or Robert Peter Freytag was a Swiss actor. He had three children, Christopher Freitag, Oliver Tobias and Benedict Freitag.
Robert Freitag began his acting career in Switzerland in the 1930s, but had to leave after the country was occupied by Nazi Germany in 1940. He went to New York City and became part of the Theater Guild's repertory company. In 1947, Freitag returned to Europe and joined the Munich Kammerspiele, where he worked for 30 years. He also appeared in several films, including "The Tin Drum" (1979) and "The Name of the Rose" (1986). Freitag was known for his distinctive voice and stage presence, and was highly respected in the theater community. In addition to his acting work, he was also a director and theater teacher.
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