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Oskar Homolka (August 12, 1898 – January 27, 1978) was an Austrian film and theatre actor, who went on to work in Germany, Britain, and America. Both his voice and his appearance fitted him for roles as communist spies or Soviet officials, for which he was in regular demand.
Oscar Homolka. Actor: The Seven Year Itch. Because of his heavy generically "European" accent and Slavic-sounding surname (not an uncommon one among Czechs or Slovaks), many people assumed Oscar Homolka was Eastern European or Russian.
- January 1, 1
- Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
- January 1, 1
- Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK
Oscar Homolka was a Viennese actor who fled Nazi Germany and became a character actor in Hollywood. He was nominated for an Oscar for I Remember Mama (1948) and played villains and comics in many films.
- August 12, 1898
- January 28, 1978
Oscar Homolka was an Austrian-born U.S. character actor of stage and screen, known for his memorable portrayals of spies and villains. After two years of military service in World War I, Homolka made his stage debut in Vienna, playing a small part in The Little Man (1918).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Here are 10 things you should know about Oscar Homolka, born on August 12, 1898. The character actor had a face and a voice for villainy, but played a divers...
- 2 min
- 1996
- Cladrite Radio
Jan 29, 1978 · Homolka, for decades one of the leading character actors of stage, theatre and television, with a range from somber terror to chortling affability, died Friday in Sussex, England....
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Oskar Homolka was an Austrian film and theatre actor who appeared in many classic movies and TV shows. He was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, and had a distinctive accent, appearance and name that often led to confusion about his origin.
