Hungarian actors born in 1946
Here are 17 famous actors from Hungary were born in 1946:
György Spiró
György Spiró (April 4, 1946 Budapest-) also known as Gyorgy Spiro is a Hungarian writer and actor.
He studied Hungarian literature and philosophy at the Loránd Eötvös University in Budapest. Spiró started his career as a playwright and has written numerous plays that have been performed in Hungary and abroad. He is also a respected novelist and his books have been translated into several languages. Some of his most notable works include "The Pledge," "Captivity," and "The Citadels of Knowledge." In addition to his literary accomplishments, Spiró has had a successful career as an actor and has appeared in films and on stage in Hungary. He has won numerous awards and honors for his work, including the prestigious Kossuth Prize.
Feró Nagy
Feró Nagy (January 14, 1946 Letenye-) a.k.a. Fero Nagy, Nagy Feró, Nagy Fero, Nagy Ferenc or Ferenc Nagy is a Hungarian singer and actor.
He started his career in the 1960s as the frontman of the rock band Liversing, which later changed its name to Beatrice. The band gained great popularity in Hungary and Nagy became one of the most influential figures of the country's music scene. After the group disbanded in the early 1980s, Nagy pursued a solo career and released several successful albums. In addition to his musical career, Nagy also appeared in several films and TV series in Hungary. He is considered a cultural icon and has been awarded numerous honors, including the Hungarian Order of Merit in 2014.
Péter Vallai
Péter Vallai (November 25, 1946 Budapest-November 7, 2012 Budapest) was a Hungarian actor. His children are called Péter Valcz and Dóra Valcz.
Vallai began his career in the theater, performing in numerous plays including Shakespeare's Hamlet and The Tempest. He later transitioned to film and television, becoming a prominent actor in Hungary. Throughout his career, he appeared in over 80 films and television shows, winning several awards for his performances. In addition to his work in acting, Vallai was also a talented voice actor, lending his voice to countless animated productions and dubbed films. He passed away in 2012 at the age of 65.
Miklós Benedek
Miklós Benedek (September 28, 1946 Budapest-) also known as Nicholas Benedict is a Hungarian actor and voice actor. He has two children, Tibor Benedek and Albert Benedek.
Miklós Benedek began his acting career at the age of 20, his first role being in the film "A csillagos ég alatt" (Under the Starry Sky). He went on to appear in numerous other Hungarian films and TV series, including "Miskolci fiúk" (Boys from Miskolc) and "Szerelmesfilm" (Love Film). He is also an accomplished voice actor, providing the Hungarian dubbing for popular movies such as "The Lion King" and "Finding Nemo". In addition to his acting work, Benedek has served as a professor at the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest. In 2003, he was awarded the Kossuth Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in Hungary, for his contributions to the arts.
Péter Trokán
Péter Trokán (July 4, 1946 Budapest-) is a Hungarian actor and voice actor. He has two children, Anna Trokán and Nóra Trokán.
Trokán attended the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest, and began his acting career in the 1970s. He has appeared in numerous Hungarian films, television shows, and stage productions, and is a well-known voice actor, having dubbed over 1,000 foreign films and TV shows into Hungarian. He has also lent his voice to several notable animated characters, including Winnie the Pooh and Bugs Bunny. In addition to acting, Trokán has also served as a professor at the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to Hungarian cinema and theater, including the Kossuth Prize in 2015. Despite being retired, Trokán is still an active member of the Hungarian acting community, and continues to lend his voice to various projects.
Lajos Balázsovits
Lajos Balázsovits (December 4, 1946 Nagykanizsa-) is a Hungarian actor and voice actor. He has one child, Edit Balázsovits.
Balázsovits started his acting career in 1968, after graduating from the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest. He quickly became a prominent figure in Hungarian cinema with his roles in such films as János Herskó's Somewhere in Europe and Péter Bacsó's Oh, Bloody Life. He was awarded the Best Actor Award at the Hungarian Film Festival for his role in the 1984 film Diary for My Children.
In addition to his film work, Balázsovits has also had a successful career in theater. He has appeared in numerous productions both in Hungary and internationally. He is also known for his work as a voice actor, having lent his voice to many foreign films and television shows that have been dubbed into Hungarian.
Balázsovits is a well-known public figure in Hungary and is highly respected for his contributions to Hungarian culture. In 2014, he was awarded the prestigious Kossuth Prize, one of the highest honors in his country, for his lifetime achievements in performing arts.
Károly Freinreisz
Károly Freinreisz (November 18, 1946 Budapest-) also known as Frenreisz Károly, Metro or Karoly Frenreisz is a Hungarian actor and film score composer.
He gained recognition in the Hungarian music scene in the 1960s as the founding member of the rock band Metro, in which he played guitar and sang lead vocals. The band had several popular hits and toured extensively throughout the country. In addition to his music career, Freinreisz also acted in several films during the 1970s and 1980s. He later transitioned into composing film scores and has won awards for his work in this field. Some of his notable film scores include "A Strange Role" and "A Miracle in Krakow". Despite the challenges faced by the Hungarian music industry during the communist period, Freinreisz continued to contribute to the cultural landscape of his country, earning him recognition as a Hungarian cultural icon.
Géza Bereményi
Géza Bereményi (January 25, 1946 Budapest-) also known as Geza Beremenyi, Géza Vetró, Bereményi Géza or Beremenyi Geza is a Hungarian film director, screenwriter, writer, lyricist, playwright, television director and actor. He has one child, Anna Pásztor.
Bereményi began his career as a playwright and poet during his university years. He later became a prolific screenwriter and director, known for his distinctive style that blends humor, satire, and social commentary. He has made several critically acclaimed films and TV shows, such as "The Revolt of Job" and "Lovefilm", which have won awards both in Hungary and abroad. In addition to his work in film and TV, Bereményi has also written novels, poetry, and song lyrics, which he has often adapted into films and plays. He is a respected figure in Hungarian culture, known for his commitment to progressive values and his sharp wit.
József Székhelyi
József Székhelyi (November 24, 1946 Budapest-) a.k.a. Jozsef Szekhelyi is a Hungarian actor and voice actor. His children are called , , and .
József Székhelyi started his acting career at the National Theatre of Miskolc in Hungary and later became a member of the National Theatre of Budapest. He has appeared in numerous film and television productions, including "The Pendragon Legend" and "Children of Glory". Székhelyi is also well-known for his voice acting work and has lent his voice to popular animation films and TV shows such as "The Lion King" and "The Simpsons" in Hungarian dubs. In addition to his successful acting career, Székhelyi is also a respected theater director and has directed several productions in Hungary. He has won numerous awards for his contribution to the Hungarian performing arts.
Zoltan Benkoczy
Zoltan Benkoczy (April 3, 1946 Apátfalva-) also known as Zoltán Benkóczy, Benkóczy Zoltán or Benkóczi Zoltán is a Hungarian actor and voice actor.
Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Zoltan Benkoczy has portrayed a wide range of characters in numerous films, television shows, and theatrical productions. He has also dubbed the voices of various foreign actors in Hungarian language versions of international films. Born in the town of Apátfalva in Hungary, Benkoczy attended the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest, where he received a degree in acting. He has since gone on to become a highly respected and beloved figure in the Hungarian entertainment industry. Additionally to his acting career, Zoltan Benkoczy has been a professor at the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest, where he has taught aspiring actors and actresses for several years.
Tom Ormeny
Tom Ormeny (April 17, 1946 Budapest-) also known as Thomas Ormeny is a Hungarian actor.
Tom Ormeny was born in Budapest, Hungary, and grew up during the Soviet occupation. His family fled Hungary in 1957 during the Hungarian Revolution and eventually settled in the United States. Ormeny studied at Wesleyan University and went on to become a prolific stage and film actor. He is a founding member of the Open Fist Theatre Company in Los Angeles and has appeared in numerous productions both on and off Broadway. Ormeny's film credits include roles in "The Fisher King," "Maverick," and "Patch Adams." He is also known for his work as a voice actor, providing the voice of a recurring character in the animated series "Batman Beyond." In addition to his acting career, Ormeny has served as a teacher and mentor to many young actors, coaching them in the craft of acting and helping them to hone their skills.
Tamás Varga
Tamás Varga (September 3, 1946 Budapest-) is a Hungarian actor.
He trained at the Hungarian Academy of Drama and Film and made his professional stage debut at the Hungarian National Theatre in 1967. Varga has gone on to become one of Hungary's most respected actors, appearing in over 40 films as well as numerous television programs and stage productions. He is particularly known for his work in historical dramas and for his portrayal of complex, multi-dimensional characters. In addition to acting, Varga has also worked as a voice actor, lending his distinctive voice to a wide range of film and television productions. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades for his work, including the prestigious Kossuth Prize in 2006. In his spare time, Varga is an avid collector of Hungarian folk art.
Ferenc Darvas
Ferenc Darvas (June 6, 1946 Budapest-) is a Hungarian film score composer, composer and actor. His children are called Kristóf Darvas and Benedek Darvas.
Darvas began his musical career in the 1960s as a member of several bands, including "Hungária" and "The Metró". He later went on to compose music for film and television, with over 100 titles to his name, including "The Treasure of Swamp Castle" and "A Strange Role".
In addition to his work as a composer, Darvas has also appeared on screen, with notable roles in "Isten hátrafelé megy" and "Egypercesek". He has received numerous awards for his contributions to Hungarian film and music, including the Kossuth Prize and the Hungarian Order of Merit. Darvas is a prominent figure in Hungarian entertainment and continues to work on new projects to this day.
István Hunyadkürti
István Hunyadkürti (August 13, 1946 Csorvás-) otherwise known as István Hunyadkürthy or István Hunyadkürty is a Hungarian actor.
He graduated from the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest in 1970, and has since then appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and television shows in Hungary. He is particularly known for his roles in films such as "Hannibal, Rome's Worst Nightmare" (2006), "Son of Saul" (2015), and "On Body and Soul" (2017), which won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. Hunyadkürti has received several awards for his work, including the Kossuth Prize in 2019, the highest cultural award in Hungary. He also served as the head of the Hungarian National Theatre from 2000 to 2007.
István Jeney
István Jeney (November 1, 1946 Debrecen-) also known as Jenei István or Istvan Yeney is a Hungarian actor.
He studied at the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest and then worked at various theaters in Hungary. He became well-known for his performances in both film and television. Some of his notable roles include the TV series "Közellenség" and the films "Őrizd a lelkem" and "A hetedik napon." In addition to acting, he has also directed theater productions and taught at the Academy of Drama and Film. Overall, he has had a successful career in the Hungarian entertainment industry and has made a significant contribution to its cultural landscape.
György Lencz
György Lencz (May 21, 1946 Budapest-) is a Hungarian actor.
He started his acting career at the age of 20, first appearing in small theater productions in Budapest. In 1973, Lencz made his screen debut in the film "Világos kék ég" (Clear Blue Sky) which marked the beginning of a successful film career. Over the years, he has appeared in numerous films, television shows and theater productions, earning critical acclaim for his performances. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented actors of his generation in Hungary, and has won several awards throughout his career. In addition to acting, Lencz also teaches drama at the Budapest Academy of Drama and Film.
János Gulyás
János Gulyás (September 2, 1946 Budapest-) is a Hungarian cinematographer, film director and actor.
He began his career as a cinematographer in the mid-1970s, working on various Hungarian television productions before transitioning to feature films. His work as a cinematographer on the 1988 film "Hanussen" earned him critical acclaim and recognition in the industry. Gulyás eventually went on to direct his own feature films, such as "The Actress" (1991) and "Miracle in Kraków" (1999).
In addition to his work behind the camera, Gulyás has also acted in several films and television shows throughout his career. He made his acting debut in the 1977 film "The Fifth Seal" and has since appeared in numerous productions, including "Sunstroke" (1991) and "The District" (2004).
Over the course of his career, Gulyás has been honored with several awards and nominations for his contributions to Hungarian cinema. These include a Best Cinematography award at the Hungarian Film Critics Awards for "Hanussen" and a Best Director award at the Montreal World Film Festival for "Miracle in Kraków."