Hungarian actors born in 1958
Here are 16 famous actors from Hungary were born in 1958:
János Kulka
János Kulka (November 11, 1958 Budapest-) a.k.a. Janos Kulka, János J. Kulka, Kulka János or Kulka Janos is a Hungarian actor and voice actor.
He graduated from the Hungarian Academy of Drama and Film in 1981 and began working as a stage actor in Hungary, appearing in many of the country's prestigious theaters. Kulka made his film debut in 1982 and quickly became one of the most sought-after actors in the country, known for his versatility and range. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's highest cultural honor. In addition to his work in film and theater, Kulka is also a prolific voice actor, lending his distinctive voice to a number of animated films and television shows. He is considered one of Hungary's most beloved actors and has been a fixture of Hungarian cultural life for over three decades.
János Szász
János Szász (March 14, 1958 Budapest-) otherwise known as Janos Szasz is a Hungarian screenwriter, film director, theatre director and actor.
He studied at the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest, where he later became a professor. Szász has directed numerous films, including "Woyzeck," "Opium: Diary of a Madwoman," and "Le Grand Cahier," which won the Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2013. He is also recognized for his work in theatre, having directed productions at the National Theatre of Hungary and other notable theatres across Europe. Szász is considered one of the most prominent figures in Hungarian cinema, and his films are known for their unique visual style and exploration of complex themes.
Tamás Balikó
Tamás Balikó (August 25, 1958 Miskolc-) is a Hungarian actor.
He graduated from the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest and started his career in theater. In 1986, he made his film debut in the movie "Dorottya," and since then has appeared in numerous films, TV series, and stage productions. Balikó is known for his versatile acting skills and has portrayed a wide range of characters, from historical figures to everyday people. In addition to acting, he is also a professor at the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest, where he teaches acting students.
Tibor Szervét
Tibor Szervét (March 1, 1958 Cegléd-) also known as Szervéth Tibor is a Hungarian actor, theatre director and voice actor.
He began his career in the theatre world in Budapest, where he became a well-known actor and director. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Jászai Mari Prize, the highest honor for artists in Hungary. Szervét also has a successful career as a voice actor, lending his voice to many popular animated characters in Hungary. Some of his most notable roles include the Hungarian voice of Aladdin in the Disney film, as well as the voice of Bugs Bunny and Sylvester the Cat. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Szervét is also known for his activism and involvement in social causes, particularly issues related to the Roma community.
Ádám Neményi
Ádám Neményi (September 19, 1958 Budapest-) otherwise known as Adam Istvan Nemenyi is a Hungarian actor, film producer and television producer.
Ádám Neményi started his career in the film industry as an actor in 1983 in the Hungarian film "Dolly City". He then went on to appear in numerous films, TV shows and theatre productions. Some of his notable film roles include "The Outpost", "Angi Vera" and "S.O.S. Love!". As a film producer, he has been involved in the production of several award-winning Hungarian films, such as "Kontroll" and "Delta". In addition to his work in film, Neményi has also produced several popular Hungarian television shows, including "The Voice" and "X-Faktor". He is considered one of the most important figures in the Hungarian entertainment industry and has won numerous awards for his work.
József Szarvas
József Szarvas (June 5, 1958 Debrecen-) is a Hungarian actor and voice actor.
He graduated from the Hungarian Academy of Drama and Film in 1981 and began his career at the National Theater of Debrecen. He has been a member of the József Katona Theater in Budapest since 1984. Szarvas has appeared in numerous film and television productions and is recognized as one of Hungary's most respected actors. He has received several awards for his performances, including the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's highest cultural award, in 2001. In addition to his acting work, Szarvas is also a prolific voice actor, providing dubbing for international movies and TV shows.
Máté Tóth Tahi
Máté Tóth Tahi (July 28, 1958 Budapest-May 29, 2013 Győr) was a Hungarian actor.
He started his acting career in the early 1980s and gained popularity in Hungary for his roles in films and television series. Among his most notable works are the movies, "Megáll az idő" (Time Stands Still) and "Néma gyöngyök" (Silent Pearls), and the TV shows, "Köszönöm, megvagyunk" and "Tűzvonalban" (In the Line of Fire). Tóth Tahi was highly regarded for his versatility as an actor, having played a wide range of characters throughout his career. He was also recognized for his contributions to Hungarian theatre. Sadly, he passed away in 2013 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 54.
Istvan Bubik
Istvan Bubik (May 19, 1958 Budapest-November 28, 2004 Ceglédbercel) also known as István Bubik was a Hungarian actor and voice actor. He had two children, Réka Hajnalka Bubik and Kincső Szentandrássy.
Istvan Bubik started his career as a stage actor and later transitioned to both film and television. He starred in numerous Hungarian films and TV shows, including "Mindenki Karácsonya", "Kártyavár", "Kísértetház", and "Őszi almanach". He also lent his voice to a variety of characters in animated films and TV series.
Bubik was highly esteemed for his acting skills, receiving multiple awards and nominations throughout his career. In 1988, he was awarded the Jászai Mari Prize, which is one of the most prestigious awards in the Hungarian theater world. He also won the award for Best Supporting Actor at the Hungarian Film Week for his role in the film "Bui Doi".
Unfortunately, Istvan Bubik passed away at the age of 46 due to heart failure. His legacy and contribution to the Hungarian entertainment industry continue to be celebrated and remembered by his fans and colleagues.
István Hirtling
István Hirtling (March 20, 1958 Budapest-) is a Hungarian actor and voice actor. He has two children, Márton Hirtling and Rozina Hirtling.
Hirtling graduated from the College of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest and has been acting in films, television shows, and theater productions since the 1980s. He has played various roles in Hungarian movies and TV shows throughout his career, including the role of Hugh in the movie "Valami Amerika". He is also well-known for his voice acting work, having dubbed over 200 films and television shows into Hungarian. Some of the notable characters he voiced in Hungarian include Homer Simpson from "The Simpsons", Gandalf from "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and Hagrid from the "Harry Potter" series. In addition to his work in acting, Hirtling has also been involved in teaching drama at the Theatre Department of the University of Pécs.
Tamás Tóth
Tamás Tóth (December 2, 1958 Budapest-) is a Hungarian actor.
Tamás Tóth graduated from the Hungarian Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest in 1983. He made his debut on the stage of the Vígszínház Theatre in Budapest, where he worked for several years. His notable roles in theatre include Tartuffe in Tartuffe and György in A Dead Man's Diary.
In addition to his successful stage career, Tamás Tóth has also appeared in numerous films and television series. He made his film debut in 1984 with the film Balra a nap nyugszik. He is perhaps best known for his role in the internationally acclaimed film Son of Saul (2015), for which he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of the character of Biedermann.
Tamás Tóth is a respected and versatile actor in Hungary, and has won numerous awards for his work, including the Mari Jászai Award, the highest theatre award in Hungary.
János Breckl
János Breckl (May 9, 1958 Budapest-) also known as Preckl János, Brekl János or Breckl Jani is a Hungarian costume designer and actor.
Breckl received his degree from the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts in 1982, majoring in costume design. Since then, he has designed costumes for numerous theater productions, films, and television shows. Some of his notable works include the Hungarian film "A Kind of America" (2002) and the Hungarian television series "Aranyélet" (2015-2017). In addition to his work as a designer, Breckl has also appeared as an actor in several productions. He starred in the Hungarian film "Pánik" (1989) and the television series "Korhatáros szerelem" (2008-2010). Breckl has received several awards for his work in costume design, including the Béla Balázs Award in 2000 and the Hungarian Film Critics Award in 2003.
Gábor Kocsó
Gábor Kocsó (July 31, 1958 Budapest-) otherwise known as Gabor Kosco is a Hungarian actor and voice actor.
He started his career as a professional actor in the late 1970s and since then he has appeared in numerous Hungarian film and television productions. Some of his notable roles include the TV series "Tündér Lala", "A Kutya Visszatér" and the film "Az aranyember".
In addition to his acting career, Gabor Kosco is also a highly respected voice actor. He has lent his voice to many popular characters in Hungarian versions of foreign films and television series, such as "Aladdin," "The Lion King," "The Simpsons," and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."
Kocsó has received several awards for his acting career, including the prestigious Sándor Sára Award in 1993. He is considered to be one of Hungary's most talented actors and voice actors, with a career spanning over four decades.
Zsolt Bognár
Zsolt Bognár (July 30, 1958 Budapest-) is a Hungarian actor.
He is best known for his roles in Hungarian films and television shows such as "The Tourist" (2002), "My Father's Truck" (2015), "Zsaruk" (2001-2004), and "Eszter's Inheritance" (2008). In addition to acting, Bognár is also a voice actor and has lent his voice to several characters in Hungarian dubs of foreign films and TV shows. He has received numerous awards for his work in the film industry and is considered one of the most talented actors in Hungary. Bognár is also a member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Béla Szerednyey
Béla Szerednyey (February 22, 1958 Budapest-) also known as Szerednyei Béla, Szerednyey Béla, Szerenyei Béla or Béla Szerednyei is a Hungarian actor, theatre director and voice actor.
He graduated from the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest. Szerednyey has acted in numerous Hungarian films, television shows, and stage productions, earning critical acclaim for his performances. He is also a highly respected director, having helmed productions in theatres across Hungary. Additionally, Szerednyey is a talented voice actor, with his voice gracing the Hungarian dub of many international films and TV shows. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Jászai Mari Prize, which is one of the highest honors in Hungarian theatre.
Frigyes Funtek
Frigyes Funtek (March 24, 1958 Szany-) also known as Fryjies Funtek is a Hungarian actor.
Frigyes Funtek started his acting career in the 1970s and has since appeared in numerous films, television series, and theater productions. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in Hungarian films such as "The Corporal and Others" (1982), "The Pendragon Legend" (1984), and "The Witness" (2007). In addition to his work on-screen, Funtek is also a prominent voice actor, having lent his voice to numerous animated films and series. He has received several awards for his contributions to Hungarian cinema and theater, including the Junior Prima Award in 2008. Despite his success, Funtek remains grounded, often expressing his gratitude for the opportunities he has had as an actor in his home country.
Béla Jáki
Béla Jáki (January 4, 1958-) also known as Jáky Béla, Bela Jaki or Béla Jáky is a Hungarian actor.
He was born in Budapest, Hungary and graduated from the Hungarian Theatre and Film Academy in 1982. Throughout his career, Jáki has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and theater productions. Some of his notable performances include his roles in the films "The Round-Up" (1987), "Satan's Tango" (1994), and "Shanghai Spell" (2002). Jáki has also worked as a voice actor, dubbing over foreign films and television shows into Hungarian. In addition to his acting work, Jáki is also a writer and has published several books. He is considered to be one of Hungary's most outstanding actors and has received several awards for his contributions to the arts.