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Jan Werich ( Czech: [ˈjan ˈvɛrɪx]; 6 February 1905 – 31 October 1980) was a Czech actor, playwright and writer. Early life. Between 1916 and 1924, Werich attended "reálné gymnasium" (equivalent to high school) in Křemencova Street in Prague (where his future business partner, Jiří Voskovec, also studied).
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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- Prague, Austria-Hungary
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- Prague, Czechoslovakia
Jan 7, 2004 · Learn about the life and career of Jan Werich, a renowned Czech actor, playwright and satirist who collaborated with Jiri Voskovec and Jaroslav Jezek. Discover how he used humour and music to challenge totalitarianism and censorship in his works.
Jan Werich patří k našim nejznámějším a nejváženějším divadelním a filmovým legendám. O to překvapivější pak může pro někoho být, že natočil vlastně jen několik filmů. Inu, doba nepřála.
- February 6, 1905
- October 31, 1980
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.