George Voskovec

Notable person — linked from film credits.

• •George Voskovec, along with Jan Werich, created and performed in a unique style of Czech theatrical revue, known as 'Osvobozené divadlo' (Liberated Theatre), which was highly influential in interwar Czechoslovakia.
• •During World War II, George Voskovec served in the United States Army, working for the Office of War Information, broadcasting to Czechoslovakia and other occupied countries.
• •George Voskovec made numerous appearances on American television, including roles in 'The Defenders', 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents', and 'The Twilight Zone'.
• •George Voskovec co-wrote, with Jan Werich, several plays and films that are considered classics of Czech cinema, such as 'Pudr a benzin' (Powder and Petrol) and 'Hej rup!'
• •Despite facing political persecution in Czechoslovakia after the communist takeover, Voskovec remained a prominent figure in the arts, continuing to act and write until his death.