Max Bozyk
Max Bożyk (born May 3, 1899 in Łódź , † April 5, 1970 in New York City ) was a Polish actor of Jewish origin.
Life
Bozyk began his acting career in the Jewish theater in Poland. At the theater he also met his wife Reizl Bozyk . Bozyk starred in several Polish films. In 1939 he emigrated with his wife and daughter to Argentina and in 1941 to New York City, where both played in Jewish theaters for over thirty years.
In 1970 Bozyk collapsed after performing at New York Town Hall and passed away. He is buried next to his wife Reizl in Mount Hebron Cemetery in Flushing , Queens .
Filmography
- 1936: Yidl mitn Fidl
- 1937: Frejliche kabconim
- 1937: Kties Chaf
- 1937: The Purimsz Pillow
- 1937: The Dybbuk
- 1938: A briwele der mamen
- 1938: Mamele
- 1950: Catskill Honeymoon
- 1950: God, Man and Devil
Web links
- Max Bozyk in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Max Bozyk in the Find a Grave database . Retrieved January 7, 2015.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bozyk, Max |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bożyk, Maks |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Polish-Jewish actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 3, 1899 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Łódź |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 5th 1970 |
| Place of death | New York City |