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Tony Halik

1921 – 1998

Polish writer

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Lived 1921 – 1998 (aged 77). Tony Halik was a Polish explorer, journalist, television presenter and television personality.

Tony Halik, born Mieczysław Antoni Sędzimir Halik (January 24, 1921 – May 23, 1998) was a Polish film operator, documentary film-maker, author of travel books, traveller, explorer, and polyglot (speaking Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Guarani and Xavante).

Halik was born in Toruń, Poland.

During World War II, as a Polish citizen under German occupation he was forcibly drafted into the Kampfgeschwader 40, a Luftwaffe squadron, and served in France, where in 1944 he deserted and joined the French Resistance. For his actions, he was awarded the French Croix de guerre.

After the war, he married Pierrette Andrée Courtin in 1946 and in 1948 they settled down in Argentina. Soon afterwards he started working as a photojournalist, film operator, and correspondent for various Argentinian media. Since 1956 he worked as a correspondent for Life and NBC.

In 1974 Halik met Elżbieta Dzikowska, his later life partner. Around this date he moved back to Poland.

In 1976, along with Elżbieta Dzikowska and Prof. Edmundo Guillén, he reached the legendary Inca capital Vilcabamba.

For over twenty years, Halik and Dzikowska hosted over three hundred TV shows and series for Polish Television. He also created over four hundred documentary films, wrote thirteen books and many press articles.

He died in Warsaw, Poland.

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Who was Tony Halik?

Polish writer (1921-1998)

When was Tony Halik born?

Tony Halik was born on 24 January 1921 in Toruń.

When did Tony Halik die?

Tony Halik died on 23 May 1998 in Warsaw.

What was Tony Halik's occupation?

Tony Halik was an explorer, journalist, television presenter and television personality.

What nationality was Tony Halik?

Tony Halik was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tony Halik

· Wikidata: Q3848372

· DBpedia: Tony Halik

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