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Vic Oliver. Victor Oliver von Samek (8 July 1898 – 15 August 1964) was an Austrian-born British musician, entertainer, comedian and actor, most popular between the 1920s and 1950s. [1]
Viktor Oliver Von Samek, 8 July 1898, Vienna, Austria, d. 15 August 1964, Johannesburg, South Africa. Born into the aristocracy, Oliver studied classical violin before deciding upon a career in showbusiness.
He was born in Vienna into a Jewish family, the son of Baron Viktor von Samek. He studied medicine at Vienna University but abandoned it for his first love, music. For a time he studied under Mahler. During the First World War he served in the Austrian Cavalry. After the war he worked as a banker and a textile manufacturer before returning to ...
Nov 15, 2022 · Thursday, September 01, 7 p.m. Campus Gallery, Elaine Langone Center, Top Floor. The Samek Art Museum will launch the Fall 2022 semester with an opening reception in honor of our latest exhibition, Wunderkammer: Collections and Legacies. Come and enjoy light refreshments as you observe the 169-year history of the Samek Art Museum collection.
Apr 28, 2021 · The Samek Art Museum is one of the key components of the arts culture at the University. It is not just any old museum, but a place where art and creation that is specifically curated for our community is showcased. With two locations– on campus and in downtown Lewisburg — it truly brings everyone together.
B. Viktor Oliver Von Samek, 8 July 1898, Vienna, Austria, d. 15 August 1964, Johannesburg, South Africa. Born into the aristocracy, Oliver studied classical violin before deciding upon a career ... We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.
Victor Oliver von Samek, known as Vic Oliver, was an Austrian-born British actor and radio comedian.
