Ona Knapkyte was an American actress who is best known for The English Waltz, Deystvuy po obstanovke!, and Vaikai is Amerikos viesbucio. She had a notable career in film and television until her passing in 2008.
Personal and Family Life
Ona Knapkyte was born on March 15, 1919, in Kaunas, Lithuania. She was married to Romualdas Juknevicius, though little is known about their family life or children.
Death and Legacy
Ona Knapkyte passed away on March 14, 2008, in Vilnius, Lithuania, just one day before her 89th birthday. Her contributions to film have left a lasting impact in the industry, particularly in Lithuanian cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Vaikai is Amerikos viesbucio | |
| 1988 | Parodu Rumai | (as Ona Knapkite) |
| 1985 | Elektronnaya babushka | Kalnu’s grandmother (as Ona Knapkite) |
| 1985 | Deystvuy po obstanovke! | Nemka (as O. Knapkite) |
| 1982 | The English Waltz | Guvernante (as Ona Knapkite) |
| 1981 | A Horse Thief’s Daughter | Augustiniene |
| 1976 | Sodybu tustejimo metas | mother of Saulius (as Ona Knapkite) |
| 1971 | Synovya ukhodyat v boy | Korennoy’s Mother (as A. Yuknyavitene) |
| 1971 | Uzniki Bomona | Mil’s mother (as Ona Knapkite) |
| 1959 | Julius Janonis | Guest of Karklius (uncredited) |