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- Birth nameJirí Pravda
- Height5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
- George Pravda was born on June 19, 1916 in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Prague, Czech Republic]. He was an actor, known for Thunderball (1965), Firefox (1982) and The Man in the Mirror (1966). He was married to Hana Maria Pravda. He died on April 30, 1985 in London, England, UK.
- SpouseHana Maria Pravda(1946 - April 30, 1985) (his death, 1 child)
- Has acted in both the Doctor Who Franchise (3 roles) and the James Bond Eon franchise.
- Fluent in six languages.
- By using false papers, he managed to escape from the Soviet bloc after World War II. Made his way to Australia, via France, acting on stage. Through Dame Sybil Thorndike obtained a letter of introduction to Hugh Beaumont and John Gielgud, enabling his move to England in 1956. Appeared in London at the West End and had a successful television career playing assorted Eastern and Central Europeans, with a strong line in spies, sneaks and scientists.
- Acted on stage with the Prague Realistic Theatre Company under the name Jiri Pravda.
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