Jan Werich
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Summary
Jan Werich was born on February 6, 1905[1], in Smíchov[2]. He died on October 31, 1980[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a singer[5], writer[6], playwright[7], jazz musician[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (878 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Prague[11]
- Date of birth: February 26, 1905[12]
- Place of burial: Olšany Cemetery[13]
- Spouse: Zdeňka Housková[14]
- Child: Jana Werichová[15], Jiří Petrášek[16]
- Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[17], Austria–Hungary[18]
- Occupation: stage actor[19], film actor[20], television actor[21], actor[22], director[23], translator[24]
- Educated at: Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague[25], Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[26]
- Notable work: Vest pocket revue[27], Caesar[28], Finian's Rainbow[29], Pudr a benzín[30], Peníze nebo život[31], Workers, Let's Go[32], The World Is Ours[33], The Emperor and the Golem[34], The Secret of Blood[35], Byl jednou jeden král…[36], Two Little Frosts[37], The Cassandra Cat[38], Fimfárum[39]
- Award received: Národní umělec[40], Czech Medal of Merit, 2nd class[41], Klement Gottwald State Prize[42]
- Member of: Voskovec and Werich[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Commons category: Jan Werich[45]
- Family name: Werich[46]
- Given name: Jan[47]
- Instrument: voice[48]
- Partner in business or sport: George Voskovec[49]
- Described by source: Masarykův slovník naučný[50], Czechoslovak Music Dictionary of Persons and Institutions[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[52]
- Birth name: Jan Křtitel František Serafínský[53]
Why It Matters
Jan Werich has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Jan Werich born?
Jan Werich was born in Smíchov[2].
Where did Jan Werich die?
Jan Werich died in Prague[4].
Who was Jan Werich married to?
Jan Werich's spouses include Zdeňka Housková[14].
What did Jan Werich do for work?
Jan Werich worked as a singer[5], writer[6], playwright[7], jazz musician[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Jan Werich go to school?
Jan Werich was educated at Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague[25] and Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[26].
What awards did Jan Werich receive?
Honors received include Národní umělec[40], Czech Medal of Merit, 2nd class[41], and Klement Gottwald State Prize[42].