Voskovec, George [né Jiri Voskovec] (1905–81), actor. He was born in Prague and educated at the University of Dijon and Charles University in his hometown. Voskovec was an experienced actor and director who ran his own company in Czechoslovakia before coming to America in 1940 and working in regional theatre, making his Broadway debut in The Tempest in 1945. During the war he wrote and broadcast many radio programs for the Voice of America, then returned to his homeland after VE Day to continue his theatre activities. But Voskovec was back in New York by 1954 and for the next twenty‐five years appeared in many plays, often in supporting but potent roles.

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