George Voskovec | |
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![]() Voskovec in 12 Angry Men (1957) | |
Born | Jiří Wachsmann June 19, 1905 Sasau, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary |
Died | July 1, 1981 Pearblossom, California, U.S. | (aged 76)
Resting place | Olšany Cemetery, Prague |
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Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1926–1981 |
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Children | 2 |
Jiří Voskovec (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjɪr̝iː ˈvoskovɛts] ⓘ) (born Jiří Wachsmann; June 19, 1905 – July 1, 1981),[1] known in the United States as George Voskovec, was a Czech-American actor. Throughout much of his career, he was associated with actor and playwright Jan Werich. In the U.S., he is known for his role as the polite Juror #11 in the 1957 film 12 Angry Men.