Current Affairs Actor, comedian and writer Jan Werich was born 100 years ago
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 many films and wrote a number of books, including children's fairy tales. Looking back, Werich's life and work seem to have faithfully mirrored the twists and turns of history that the whole Czech nation went through in the 20th century.
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