George Janek obit

 Actor George Janek Has Died

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George Janek, 58, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep on August 27, 2021 in his Napa home.

George was born George Gary Dziubanek to Garry Dziubanek and Helene Szollosi on September 7, 1962. He liked to say that the fact that he was born in Washington, D.C. made him a true American.

He was an actor, known for Starsky and Hutch (1975), Medical Center (1969) and Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969). He died on August 27, 2021 in Napa, California, USA.

George lived most of his life in Pasadena, CA, but spent nearly the last 20 years in the Napa Valley, where he was a well-loved bartender with a loyal customer base.

George leaves behind his wife of thirty years, Janice Waken Janek, and son, Christopher. Although he was an only child, he was lovingly welcomed into the Waken clan and will be remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins. George's rowdy laugh, his willingness to debate any issue, and warm friendship will be missed by his many friends and family.

 

Actor

When Every Day Was the Fourth of July (1978)

When Every Day Was the Fourth of July

Bobby Najarian

TV Movie

1978

 

Actor (1978)

Actor

Young Elya Weisenfreud

TV Movie

1978

 

Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul in Starsky and Hutch (1975)

Starsky and Hutch

Bobby Marsh

TV Series

1977

1 episode

 

James Brolin, Robert Young, and Elena Verdugo in Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969)

Marcus Welby, M.D.

Kevin Tillerman

TV Series

1976

1 episode

 

James Daly in Medical Center (1969)

Medical Center

Teddy Blake

TV Series

1975

1 episode

 

Ellery Queen (1975) Jim Hutton and David Wayne

Ellery Queen

Johnny Lockridge

TV Series

1975

1 episode