Hannah Kodicek (born Zuzana Oprsalova; 25 September 1947 – 11 April 2011, formerly known as Susan Kodicek) was a Czechoslovakian actress active during the period 1977–1990.
[1] Her most prominent role was as Irina in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
[2] She went on to work in children's entertainment in Britain, including children's puppet performances such as Pullover (1982), Sporting Bear (1982), Hobart's Hobbies (1982) and Foxtales (1985), various other television programmes, and a website.
[3] In 1994, Kodicek wrote and directed the film A Pin for the Butterfly, starring Hugh Laurie and Joan Plowright.
The film was inspired by her memories of growing up in Stalinist Czechoslovakia.