Katarína Kolníková

Slovak actress; starred in 'Kozie mlieko'

Katarína Kolníková - Slovak actress; starred in 'Kozie mlieko'
Born

April 20th, 1921
104 years ago

Died

May 29th, 2006
19 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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