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Karel Gott

Acting

Born July 14, 1939 · Plzeň, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Died October 1, 2019

Biography

Karel Gott was a Czech singer, composer, actor, and painter. Known in German-speaking countries as the “Golden Voice of Prague,” the pop singer, who also sang in German, is estimated to have sold more than 50 million records.

Awards & recognition

  • Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion · 2020
  • Czech Medal of Merit · 2009
  • Hall of Fame of the Plzeň Region · 2009
  • honorary citizen of Plzeň · 2009
  • Boulder Prize · 2002
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  • Goldene Stimmgabel · 1995
  • Order of Friendship of Peoples · 1989
  • Národní umělec · 1985
  • Goldene Stimmgabel · 1984
  • Goldene Stimmgabel · 1982
  • Czech Nightingale
  • Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia

Filmography4 titles