George Voskovec
Also known as Jiří Voskovec, Jiří Wachsmann, Jiri Voskovec, Petr Dolan , F. Formen, Иржи Восковец, Петр Долан, Джордже Восковец
George Voskovec was a Czech-born actor who later worked in the United States under the name George Voskovec. Born on June 19, 1905 in Sázava, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now the Czech Republic), Voskovec appeared in a small but notable filmography.
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George Voskovec was a Czech-born actor who later worked in the United States under the name George Voskovec. Born on June 19, 1905 in Sázava, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now the Czech Republic), Voskovec appeared in a small but notable filmography. In 1957, Voskovec played Juror 11 in the American courtroom drama 12 Angry Men, a role that remains one of his most recognized performances in cinema. The character, a quiet and principled immigrant, contributed to the film’s exploration of justice and moral conviction through its ensemble cast.
Voskovec’s work extended beyond American productions. In 1965, Voskovec appeared in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold as the East German Defense Attorney, further establishing a presence in international film during the mid-20th century. Though Voskovec w…
