About Ota Hofman
Lived 1928 – 1989 (aged 61). Ota Hofman was a Czech writer, screenwriter, playwright, science fiction writer, dramaturge and lyricist.
Ota Hofman (also known under pseudonym Ota Dvorský; 10 April 1928 – 17 May 1989) was a Czech writer and screenwriter. He focused on children's literature and young adult literature.
One of his most famous characters is Pan Tau, co-authored with film director Jindřich Polák.
Awards Golden Gong Award of the German Gong radio/TV listings magazine (together with Jindřich Polák) for The Visitors (Czechoslovak TV series). 1979: Meritorious Artist honorary title 1989: National Artist honorary title
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Czech playwright, scriptwriter and writer (1928–1989)
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Ota Hofman was born on 10 April 1928 in Prague.
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Ota Hofman died on 17 May 1989 in Prague.
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Ota Hofman was a writer, screenwriter, playwright, science fiction writer, dramaturge and lyricist.
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Ota Hofman was Czech.
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