Hungarian actors born in 1965
Here are 9 famous actors from Hungary were born in 1965:
Zsolt László
Zsolt László (October 31, 1965 Miskolc-) a.k.a. Zsoci is a Hungarian actor and voice actor.
He started his career in the entertainment industry in the late 1980s and became known for his roles in popular Hungarian TV shows and movies. Some of his notable roles include 'Finnish' in the popular TV series "Családi Tüzfészek" (Family Fireplace), and 'Móricka' in the films "Móricka" and "Móricka 2".
In addition to his work as an actor, Zsolt László is also a well-known voice actor in Hungary. He has provided the Hungarian voice for many popular animated characters, including 'Buzz Lightyear' in the "Toy Story" franchise and 'Shrek' in the "Shrek" films. He has also lent his voice to numerous TV shows, commercials, and audiobooks.
Zsolt László is considered one of the most talented actors and voice actors in Hungary and has won several awards for his performances.
He graduated from the Hungarian Theatre and Film Academy in Budapest in 1991 and has since appeared in numerous stage productions. Zsolt is also a respected director, having directed plays such as "The Miser" and "The Bald Soprano". He has been involved in Hungarian dubbing for over 30 years and has lent his voice to over 200 films and TV shows. Zsolt has also been a member of the Hungarian Film Academy since 2001. In recent years, he has become involved in teaching acting and voice acting, passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of Hungarian actors. Outside of his work in the entertainment industry, Zsolt is known for his love of sports, particularly soccer and skiing.
Gergely Kaszás
Gergely Kaszás (March 5, 1965 Budapest-) also known as Gergõ Kaszás, Gerö Kaszás, Gerõ Kaszás or Kaszás Gergõ is a Hungarian actor and voice actor.
He started his acting career after graduating from the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest in 1989. Kaszás has played numerous roles in Hungarian theaters and on television. He is also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to many animated films and television shows in Hungary. Some of his most notable voice acting roles include Shrek in the Hungarian dubbed version of the Shrek film series, and Woody in the Hungarian dubbed version of the Toy Story franchise. In addition to his acting work, Kaszás is also known for his work as a translator, having translated several plays into Hungarian. He has won numerous awards for his work in acting, including the Jászai Mari Prize and the Artist of Merit of Hungary. Kaszás is considered one of the most talented actors of his generation in Hungary.
Kaszás has also made notable appearances in international film productions. In 1992, he starred in the German film "Das Arche Noah Prinzip" alongside Hollywood actor Richy Müller. He also appeared in the 2002 British film "Deathwatch" alongside Jamie Bell and Laurence Fox. However, the majority of his acting career has been focused on Hungarian productions. Kaszás is known for his versatility as an actor, having played a wide range of characters, from comedic to dramatic roles. He has also been praised for his ability to bring depth and nuance to his performances. In addition to his work in acting, voice acting and translation, Kaszás has also directed several theater productions in Hungary. He is highly respected in the Hungarian acting community and is considered an important figure in Hungarian culture.
Árpád Besenczi
Árpád Besenczi (July 18, 1965 Pécs-) otherwise known as Árpád Besenczei or Besenczy Árpád is a Hungarian actor and voice actor.
Besenczi studied acting at the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest and made his film debut in 1988 with the movie "Goodbye, Miss Hungary". He has since appeared in numerous films, television series, and theater productions. Besenczi is also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to many animated characters in both Hungarian and English-language productions. He is well-known for providing the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Hungarian dubs of the Pixar "Toy Story" films. In addition to his acting career, Besenczi is also a writer and director, having written and directed several short films and a feature-length movie.
Besenczi has won several awards for his work in film and theater. In 2002, he won Best Supporting Actor at the Hungarian Film Week for his role in the movie "The Battle of Mohács" and in 2006 he was awarded Best Male Performer at the National Theater Festival for his role in "The Tartuffe". Besenczi has also received recognition for his voice work, winning the Best Voice Actor Award at the Hungarian Dubbing Awards in 2011 for his performance as Buzz Lightyear. Despite his success, Besenczi is known for being humble and down-to-earth, often staying out of the spotlight and focusing on his work.
György Honti
György Honti (October 30, 1965 Budapest-) is a Hungarian actor and theatre director.
He graduated from the Hungarian Theatre Academy in 1989, and since then has performed in numerous productions in Hungary and abroad. Honti's theater work includes performances at the National Theatre of Hungary, the Berliner Ensemble, the Wiener Festwochen, the Salzburg Festival, and the Ljubljana Festival. He has also appeared in several films and television shows in Hungary, and has won several awards for his work, including the Jászai Mari Prize and the Béla Balázs Prize. In addition to acting, Honti is also a theatre director and has directed productions in Hungary and Germany.
As a theatre director, György Honti has worked with several renowned theatre companies such as the Pécs National Theatre, the Víg Theatre, and the New Theatre in Budapest. He has directed productions of classical plays such as Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Brecht's The Threepenny Opera. He has also directed contemporary works, including plays by Hungarian playwrights Ádám Bodor and István Tasnádi.
Aside from his work in theatre and film, Honti is also actively involved in cultural and political events in Hungary. He has been a member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts since 2014, and has been outspoken about the importance of preserving Hungary's cultural heritage. In 2015, he was among the protesters who marched against the government's cuts to cultural funding, and has been a vocal critic of the government's policies towards the arts. Honti is married and has two children.
János Horváth
János Horváth (May 1, 1965 Szentes-) also known as Jancsi is a Hungarian actor.
He graduated from the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest in 1990 and began his career as an actor in theater and television. He has appeared in numerous Hungarian films and television series, including "A Kind of America" (2002), "Just Sex and Nothing Else" (2004), and "Whisky" (2004). He is also known for his voice acting work in Hungarian dubbing, lending his voice to characters such as Shrek, Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc., and Donkey from the Shrek franchise. In addition to his acting career, Horváth has also worked as a radio host and television presenter. He has received several awards for his work in film and television, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the Hungarian Film Week in 2004 for his performance in "Whisky."
Horváth is also a popular stage actor, and has performed in several theaters in Hungary, including the Thália Theater in Budapest. He has played leading roles in many plays, such as "The Cherry Orchard," "The Importance of Being Earnest," and "The Taming of the Shrew." In addition to his work in entertainment, he is also actively involved in social causes and charities, and is known for his advocacy work on environmental issues. Horváth has two children, and currently lives in Budapest with his family.
János Dégi
János Dégi (July 21, 1965-) is a Hungarian actor.
He was born in Budapest, Hungary and trained as an actor at the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest. After graduating, he began performing on stage at various theaters in Hungary.
Dégi made his film debut in 1991 with the movie "Sweet Emma, Dear Böbe," and quickly became a well-known actor in Hungary. He has since appeared in numerous Hungarian films and TV series, including "Kontroll," "Out," and "Tender Son: The Frankenstein Project."
In addition to his acting career, Dégi has also worked as a voice actor in Hungarian dubs of foreign films and TV shows. He is particularly known for providing the voice for actor Daniel Craig's character James Bond in the Hungarian dub of the 007 films.
Dégi has won several awards for his performances, including the Best Leading Actor award at the Hungarian Film Week in 2009 for his role in "Tender Son: The Frankenstein Project."
He continues to work in film, theater, and voice acting in Hungary.
In recent years, János Dégi has also been recognized for his work as a director. He directed his first play, "The Blind," in 2012 at the József Attila Theater in Budapest, and since then has directed several other plays at various theaters in Hungary. In 2017, he made his debut as a film director with the movie "Délibáb," which he also wrote and starred in. The film was well-received at several international film festivals and won the Best First Feature Award at the 2018 Montevideo World Film Festival. Alongside his professional accomplishments, Dégi is also an active supporter of various social and humanitarian causes. He has been involved in initiatives to promote animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and social justice in Hungary.
Sándor Czvetkó
Sándor Czvetkó (August 18, 1965 Veszprém-) is a Hungarian actor and voice actor.
He was born in Veszprém, Hungary, and started his acting career in the mid-1980s, working in theater productions and some TV shows. In 1990 he graduated from the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest.
Czvetkó has acted in numerous Hungarian films, TV series, and theater productions throughout his career. Some of his notable performances include his role in the film "The Exam" (1994) and his role in the TV series "Sunshine" (1999). He is also a prolific voice actor, having lent his voice to many animated characters in Hungarian versions of popular TV shows and movies.
In addition to his acting work, Czvetkó has also dabbled in directing, having directed a few plays and short films. He is considered one of the most talented actors of his generation in Hungary and has won several awards for his work. He continues to act and voice act in various projects, cementing his status as a seasoned performer in the Hungarian entertainment industry.
Czvetkó is known for his versatility and range as an actor. He has played a wide variety of characters, from comedic to dramatic roles, and is equally adept at performing on stage or in front of the camera. Some of his most acclaimed performances include his portrayal of a disillusioned teacher in the film "Just Sex and Nothing Else" (2005), his role as a chess player in the TV series "The Gambler" (2006), and his role as a soldier in the film "Jasmine" (2015).
Aside from his acting career, Czvetkó is also actively involved in social and political issues. He has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has used his platform to raise awareness about various issues affecting the Hungarian society. He is also a member of the Hungarian Actors' Association, where he has served as a board member in the past.
In his personal life, Czvetkó is known to be a private person. He is married and has two children. In his free time, he enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. Despite his success, he remains humble and dedicated to his craft, and continues to take on challenging roles that push him to grow and evolve as an actor.
Zoltán Lábas
Zoltán Lábas (May 5, 1965 Budapest-) is a Hungarian actor and production designer.
He graduated from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in 1991 with a degree in graphic design. After graduation, he worked as a graphic designer and art director in advertising until the mid-1990s, when he decided to pursue a career in the film industry. Lábas began his career as a production designer and gradually made his way into acting.
He has worked on a number of Hungarian films and television shows as a production designer, including "Kontroll" (2003), for which he won a European Film Award for Best Production Design, and "The Last Blues" (1993), which was nominated for Best Production Design at the Hungarian Film Week.
As an actor, he has appeared in a number of Hungarian and international films, including "Son of Saul" (2015), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and "The Martian" (2015), which was nominated for seven Academy Awards.
In addition to his work in film, Lábas has designed sets for theater productions and has taught at the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest. He is considered one of Hungary's most talented production designers and has won several awards for his work.
Lábas has also served as a jury member for several film festivals, including the Hungarian Film Week and the Vilnius International Film Festival. He has also been a member of the European Film Academy since 2008. Apart from his work in the film industry, Lábas is also involved in various social causes. He has supported initiatives around environmental protection and has been actively involved in promoting education and cultural initiatives. Lábas is married with two children and currently resides in Budapest. He continues to work on film and theater productions, and is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to create visually stunning and immersive worlds on screen. He is highly respected in the Hungarian film industry and continues to be an inspiration to many up-and-coming filmmakers and designers.
Attila Magyar
Attila Magyar (September 27, 1965 Debrecen-) also known as Magyar Öcsi Atiila is a Hungarian actor.
He began his acting career in the late 1980s and has since appeared in numerous films, television series, and stage productions. Some of his notable film credits include "Hukkle" (2002), "Kontroll" (2003), and "S.O.S. Love!" (2011). He has also acted in popular Hungarian television series such as "Barátok közt" and "Válótársak". In addition to his acting career, Magyar is also known for his voice-over work and has lent his voice to several animated films and series. He has received several awards for his performances, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the Hungarian Film Week in 2006 for his role in "The Exam". Magyar is considered one of the most talented actors of his generation in Hungary.
Magyar graduated from the Theatre and Film Academy in Budapest and started his career at the Radnóti Theatre in Budapest. He has performed in over 60 stage productions and is known for his versatility as an actor, ranging from drama to comedy. Magyar is also a frequent collaborator with director György Pálfi and has appeared in several of his films, including "Hukkle" and "Taxidermia" (2006). Outside of his acting career, Magyar is an ambassador for the Hungarian Down Syndrome Association, and is a supporter of several other charitable causes. He has also served as a judge on the Hungarian version of "Got Talent".