Jozef Kroner 1924 – 1998

Biography

Jozef Kroner was born on March 20, 1924, in the small town of Staškov, beginning a life that would span nearly seventy-four years. He grew up during a transformative period in Central European history, and his formative years shaped the man he would become. His passion for performance would eventually lead him to pursue acting as his life’s calling.

Throughout his career, Kroner devoted himself to the dramatic arts, establishing himself as an accomplished Slovak actor. His work in theater and film contributed to the cultural landscape of his native Slovakia during the twentieth century. Though specific details of his most celebrated roles remain beyond our current record, his presence in Slovak entertainment left an indelible mark on those who knew his craft.

Kroner spent his final years in Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital city, where he continued to live until his death on March 12, 1998—just over a week before his seventy-fourth birthday. He was laid to rest at Slávičie údolie cemetery in Karlova Ves, a peaceful final resting place in the heart of Slovakia. His legacy endures as a testament to a life dedicated to artistic expression and the theater.