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Yiddish
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English < Polish < Old High German < Proto-Germanic (*segaz)
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Zygmunt Turkow: Polish actor (1896–1970).
Born (died at age 73).
Zygmunt Turkow has 3 credits in our database.
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Filmography (3)
Biography
Zygmunt Turkow (6 November 1896 – 20 January 1970) was a Polish actor, playwright, and director of Jewish origin from Warsaw, who became famous for roles in the pre-war Jewish films and stage plays in Yiddish. His brother, Jonas Turkow, was also a noted actor and stage manager. In 1924, he directed and acted in the silent film Tkies-khaf. Shortly after German invasion of Poland in 1939 he left Poland together with his second wife. In 1940 he settled in Brazil.
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How old was Zygmunt Turkow?
Zygmunt Turkow was born on and passed away on at the age of 73.
What movies or shows has Zygmunt Turkow been in?
Zygmunt Turkow has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Jester (1937), The vow (1937), Tkies-khaf (1924).
Where can I find more information about Zygmunt Turkow?
You can find more about Zygmunt Turkow on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
