Hungarian actors born in 1951
Here are 6 famous actors from Hungary were born in 1951:
György Durst
György Durst (December 9, 1951 Okány-) otherwise known as György Drust is a Hungarian film producer, television producer and actor.
He studied filmmaking at the Hungarian Academy of Drama and Film, and began his career in the film industry as a producer in the 1980s. He has produced several award-winning films and has worked with some of Hungary's most talented directors. Durst has also produced a number of successful television shows, including popular Hungarian dramas and documentaries.
Aside from his work behind the scenes, Durst is also an accomplished actor. He has appeared in several Hungarian films and TV series, often in supporting roles. In 2012, he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Hungarian Film Week for his performance in the film "Coming Out."
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Durst is also a prominent figure in Hungarian public life. He has served on the board of several non-profit organizations and is a vocal advocate for cultural preservation and environmental protection.
Zsolt Kovács
Zsolt Kovács (July 20, 1951 Debrecen-) is a Hungarian actor. He has one child, Anna Katinka Kovács.
Zsolt Kovács started his acting career in the early 1970s and has appeared in many Hungarian films and TV series since then. Some of his most notable roles include Lajos in the film "Tiszta lap", Mr. Pásztor in "Kontroll", and Uncle Pataki in the TV series "Válótársak".
Aside from his work in film and television, Kovács also has a significant presence on the stage. He has performed with several major theaters in Hungary, including the Madách Theatre, the National Theatre, and the Hungarian Theatre of Pest.
In addition to acting, Kovács is also a talented screenwriter and has written several screenplays for films and TV series. He has also served as a jury member for the Hungarian Film Critics' Awards.
Throughout his career, Kovács has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the Hungarian film and theater industries. He is widely regarded as one of Hungary's most talented and versatile actors.
Sándor Sörös
Sándor Sörös (October 27, 1951 Budapest-) is a Hungarian actor and voice actor.
He started his career as a theater actor, working with the Katona József Theater and the National Theater of Hungary. Sörös has appeared in numerous films, including "Melancholy," "Schindler's List," and "The Others." He has also lent his voice to many characters in Hungarian dubs of foreign films and television shows, including "The Simpsons," "Family Guy," and "South Park." In addition to his acting work, Sörös is also a notable environmental activist and has participated in several initiatives focused on sustainability and protecting the natural world.
Péter Horváth
Péter Horváth (May 7, 1951 Budapest-) a.k.a. Peter Horvath is a Hungarian actor, writer and screenwriter. He has three children, András Horváth, Sándor Horváth and Fruska Horváth.
Horváth was born in Budapest, Hungary and attended the Academy of Theater and Film Arts in Budapest. He began his acting career in the early 1970s and has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. He is also an accomplished writer and screenwriter, having written several plays and screenplays for both film and television.
Horváth is well-known for his roles in Hungarian films such as "The Witness" and "Time Stands Still". He has also appeared in international productions including "Sunshine" directed by István Szabó and "The Martian" directed by Ridley Scott.
In addition to his work in entertainment, Horváth is a passionate advocate for animal rights and has been involved in several campaigns and organizations aimed at improving animal welfare.
András Szirtes
András Szirtes (July 6, 1951 Budapest-) is a Hungarian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, film editor, actor and musician. He has one child, Júlia Szirtes.
Szirtes graduated from the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest in 1978 where he studied film directing. He began his career as a cinematographer before transitioning into directing. He became known for his unique approach to cinema, blending traditional narrative techniques with experimental visuals and soundscapes.
One of Szirtes’ most well-known films is "Time Stands Still" (Az idő álló). Released in 1982, the film won numerous international awards, including Best Director at the Moscow International Film Festival, and was selected as the Hungarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 55th Academy Awards.
Szirtes’ work often deals with themes of memory, identity, and the human condition. His films have been screened at numerous international film festivals and he is widely regarded as one of Hungary’s most visionary filmmakers.
In addition to his work in film, Szirtes is also an accomplished musician. He plays guitar and sings in a band called Kampec Dolores, which has released several albums and has toured internationally.
György Hunyadkürthy
György Hunyadkürthy (April 16, 1951 Csorvás-) also known as Hunyadkürti György or Hunyadkürty György is a Hungarian actor.
He graduated from the College of Theatre and Film Arts Budapest in 1973, and started his acting career at the Pécs National Theatre. He has since appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and television shows, including the Hungarian version of Dancing with the Stars. Hunyadkürthy has won several awards for his performances, including two Best Actor awards at the Hungarian Film Week for his roles in the films Sose halunk meg and Macskafogó. In addition to acting, he has also worked as a director and acting coach.