Jiri TrnkaNationality:
Czech Birthdate:
02/24/1912 Birthplace:
Pilsen, Czechoslovakia Death Date:
12/30/1969
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biography
World-renowned figure who began his career working on cartoons but is best known for his ingenious puppet animation. Notable achievements include the anti-Nazi parable "The Devil of the Springs" (1945), the western satire "Song of the Prairie" (1949), "Old Czech Legends" (1953) and the feature-length "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1959).
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1923
Began making puppets; as a child, won competition organized by puppeteer Josef Skupa
1926
Worked as shop assistant and modern puppet designer for Josef Skupa's theater
Held job as newspaper cartoonist while student at UMPRUM
1936
Founded puppet theater, Drevene diviadlo (Wooden Theatre); failed 1937
Worked as book illustrator and scenic artist at national Theatre
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