Francis Lederer

Birth Name:

Frantisek Lederer

Birth Place:

Prague, Czech Republic

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director

In 2000, he received the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Arts, First Class
Studied in acting at the Actors Studio under the guidance of Elia Kazan
Trained in acting at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Prague
Has served on the board of the American National Theatre and Academy
Once served as an honorary mayor of the city of Canoga Park, Calif
Was the founder of the National Academy of Performing Arts
In 1939, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States

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