Jan W. Speerger Explained

Jan W. Speerger
Birth Date:29 April 1896
Birth Place:Adamov, Moravia, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic)
Death Place:Prague, Czechoslovakia
Occupation:Actor, film director
Yearsactive:1915–1950

Jan Wenceslaus Speerger (29 April 1896 – 25 June 1950) was a Czech film actor and film director. He appeared in many Czech movies in the first half of the 20th century.[1]

Life

He started as a cinema projectionist and later worked as a technician and assistant director for Wetebfilm.[2] He acted mostly in supporting roles and also directed three films. He was also a stage actor in Vinohrady Theatre, National Theatre and others.

Selected filmography

Actor

Director

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jan W. Speerger . Filmový přehled. NFA. 2020-03-03.
  2. Web site: Jan W. Speerger . ČSFD.