Leo Slezak was a Moravian dramatic tenor. He was associated in particular with Austrian opera as well as the title role in Verdi's Otello. He is the father of actors Walter Slezak and Margarete Slezak and grandfather of the actress Erika Slezak. Wikipedia
Born: August 18, 1873, Šumperk, Czechia
Died: June 1, 1946 (age 72 years), Rottach-Egern, Germany
Spouse: Elsa Wertheim (m. 1900–1944)
Grandchildren: Erika Slezak, Ingrid Slezak, and Leo Slezak
Children: Margarete Slezak and Walter Slezak
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