Vera Fusek (née Vuseck, 20 May 1932 – 8 August 2021) was a Czechoslovak-born British actress.

Life and career

Fusek was born in Prague and attended a Swiss finishing school from around 1946. In 1948, her family left Czechoslovakia and settled in Great Britain. After graduating from

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, she travelled to New York City in 1955 hoping to work on

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, but her period in American theatre was brief and she returned to London. She was known for her work in films such as ''Treasures of the Snow'' (1980) and ''

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'' (1959). She also appeared on many TV shows such as the ''

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'' serial

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as the Earth's president. Fusek died in

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, England in August 2021 at the age of 89.Doctor Who Guide: Vera Anna Peters née Fusek
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* 1932 births 2021 deaths Actresses from Prague British people of Czech descent British actresses Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art {{UK-screen-actor-stub