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Ivan Passer - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 10, 1933 |
|---|---|
| Age | 92 |
| Birthplace | Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Ivan Passer's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering work in the Czechoslovak New Wave and notable American films such as 'Cutter's Way'. |
Intro
Ivan Passer was a Czech film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the Czechoslovak New Wave and later in American cinema. He is recognized for films like 'Intimate Lighting' and 'Cutter's Way.'
Early Life & Background
Ivan Passer was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1933. He attended King George boarding school in Poděbrady, where he was classmates with future prominent filmmakers Miloš Forman and Jerzy Skolimowski.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Directed 'Intimate Lighting' (1965), a key work of the Czechoslovak New Wave.
- Emigrated to the United States following the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia.
- Directed critically acclaimed American films, most notably 'Cutter's Way' (1981).
- Collaborated with peers like Miloš Forman and worked on screenplays for major Czech films such as 'Loves of a Blonde' (1965).
Trivia
- Ivan Passer often collaborated with Miloš Forman, with whom he remained lifelong friends.
- He settled in the United States after leaving Czechoslovakia in the late 1960s, continuing a successful directing career.
FAQs
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How old is Ivan Passer?
Ivan Passer is 92 years old.
When was Ivan Passer born?
Ivan Passer was born the 10 July 1933.
Where is Ivan Passer from?
Prague, Czechoslovakia.
On His Birth-Day
About July 10th, 1933, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 10th, 1933 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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