Katarína Kolníková
Slovak actress; starred in 'Kozie mlieko'
Born
April 20th, 1921
103 years ago
Died
May 29th, 2006
18 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Slovakia
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Born in 1921 in Slovakia, an actress gained prominence in theater and film. Worked in various Slovak performances, showcasing talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. Achieved recognition for contributions to the Slovak film industry, particularly through performances in classic productions.
Starred in 'Kozie mlieko'
Performed in numerous Slovak theater productions
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