Vera Fusek
Vera Fusek (born Vera Vuseck, 20 May 1932 – 8 August 2021) was a Czechoslovak-born British actress.[1]
Life and career[]
Fusek was born in Prague and attended a Swiss finishing school from around 1946. In 1948, her family left Czechoslovakia and settled in Great Britain. After graduating from RADA, she travelled to New York City in 1955 hoping to work on Broadway, but her period in American theatre was brief and she returned to London.[1]
She was known for her work in films such as Treasures of the Snow (1980)[2] and The Great Van Robbery (1959). She also appeared on many TV shows such as Doctor Who.[3]
Fusek died in Suffolk, England in August 2021 at the age of 89.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b "Vera Fusek, actress who played the Earth President in Doctor Who – obituary". The Telegraph. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Vera Fusek". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ John Kenneth Muir. A Critical History of Doctor Who on Television. McFarland. p. 209. ISBN 9781476604541.
- ^ Doctor Who Guide: Vera Anna Peters née Fusek
External links[]
- Vera Fusek at IMDb
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