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Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia, Austria-Hungary. Died. 31 October 1980. (1980-10-31) (aged 75) Prague, Czechoslovakia. Occupation (s) actor, playwright and writer. Jan Werich ( Czech: [ˈjan ˈvɛrɪx]; 6 February 1905 – 31 October 1980) was a Czech actor, playwright and writer.
Jan Werich, plným jménem Jan Křtitel František Serafínský Werich (6. února 1905 Smíchov – 31. října 1980 Praha) byl český filmový a divadelní herec, dramatik a filmový scenárista, v autorské trojici s Jiřím Voskovcem a Jaroslavem Ježkem představitel meziválečné divadelní avantgardy a posléze i poválečné české ...
Jan Werich (1905-1980) was a Czech-born performer who starred in films, TV shows and theater. He was known for his roles in The Emperor and the Golem, Král a zena and Workers, Let's Go, and was also a co-author of the popular Fimfárum books.
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Feb 4, 2005 · Jan Werich, one of the most famous and best-loved Czech actors and comedians would have turned 100 this Sunday. Werich is probably best-known for his theatre performances but he also appeared...
In 1955 he begun working in cinema, and 1960s were a peak in his actor career. From the creation of the ABC Theatre he moved to the City Theatres of Prague and then to the Musical Theatre of Karlin and Nusle. Werich was originally cast by producer Harry Saltzman to play Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice.
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Learn about the life and work of Jan Werich, a versatile actor, dramatist and screenwriter who influenced Czech culture with his comic duo, political satires and Santa Claus role. Discover his collaborations with Jiří Voskovec, Miroslav Horníček and Jaroslav Ježek.
Feb 11, 2005 · Learn about the life and legacy of Jan Werich, who was born 100 years ago and became a star of pre-war Czechoslovak culture with his friend and partner Jiri Voskovec. Discover how they influenced theatre, film and literature with their avant-garde humour and anti-fascist stance.
