Jaromír Vaněk

1922–1946 (age 24)

Biography

Jaromír Vaněk brought stories to life through puppetry, delighting audiences with imagination and tenderness despite the challenges of his era.

Though his life was brief, he poured energy into nurturing the next generation of performers and left behind a tradition of joy that is still celebrated near the Old Cemetery where he rests.

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