Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Walter Slezak
Born: May 3, 1902
Died: April 21, 1983 (aged 80)
Bio: Walter Slezak was an Austrian-born character actor and singer who appeared in German films before migrating to the US in 1930 and featuring in numerous Hollywood productions.
Known for:
- Lifeboat (1944)
- The Inspector General (1949)
- Born to Kill (1947)
- Come September (1961)
- Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942)