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My Take
Oskar Homolka fascinates me as a case of voice and face dictating destiny. Vienna-born and conservatory-trained, he was so often cast as communist spies and Soviet officials that the typecasting almost became a signature. Yet over 400 stage roles before thirty and a hundred-plus films make clear the demand was earned, not accidental. I read his journey from Austria through Germany, Britain, and America as a mirror of a turbulent century, an actor carried across borders by both talent and history. What I respect most is the craftsman's patience: handed a narrow box, he kept building within it, steadily and without complaint, leaving a deep and unmistakable mark.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Oskar Homolka
- Name (Japanese)
- オスカー・ホモルカ
- Reading
- おすかー・ほもるか
- Born
- August 12, 1898 – January 27, 1978
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Vienna, Austria
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Awards & achievements
- German Film Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Oskar Homolka born?
August 12, 1898 – January 27, 1978.
Where is Oskar Homolka from?
Oskar Homolka is from Vienna, Austria.
What does Oskar Homolka do?
Oskar Homolka works as actor, stage actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.