Hungarian actors born in 1978
Here are 8 famous actors from Hungary were born in 1978:
Attila Gigor
Attila Gigor (February 13, 1978 Budapest-) also known as Attila Galambos is a Hungarian screenwriter, actor, film director and television director.
He studied at the Hungarian University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest and received his degree in film directing in 2002. He started his career by directing and writing short films, winning multiple awards at international film festivals for his work. Attila Gigor has directed several successful television series in Hungary, including "Aranyélet" and "A Tanár", and has also directed commercials and music videos. In addition to his work in film and television, he has also written for Hungarian fashion magazines and collaborated on fashion campaigns. He is known for his artistic vision and his ability to create compelling stories that resonate with audiences.
István Juhász
István Juhász (December 20, 1978 Eger-) is a Hungarian actor.
He graduated from the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest in 2003. Juhász started his acting career in theater productions, and later appeared in Hungarian movies and TV series. He is best known for his performance in the film "Kontroll" (2003), which won the Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival. Juhász has also won several awards for his acting, including the Best Actor award at the Hungarian Film Week in 2001 and 2011. He is considered one of the most talented actors of his generation in Hungary.
Tamás Keresztes
Tamás Keresztes (March 24, 1978 Debrecen-) is a Hungarian actor, musician and composer. He has one child, Andor Keresztes.
Tamás Keresztes started his career as an actor in the late 1990s, appearing in several Hungarian television series and films. He became well-known for his role in the popular Hungarian series, "S.O.S. Love", which aired from 2004-2006.
In addition to his acting career, Keresztes is an accomplished musician and composer. He has released several albums over the years, including "Nélküled" and "Újra itt vagyok". Keresztes often incorporates his music into his acting projects, and has written and performed songs for several films and television shows.
In recent years, Keresztes has also become an advocate for mental health awareness in Hungary. He has spoken publicly about his own struggles with anxiety and depression, and has urged others to seek help and support for these issues. Keresztes has been recognized for his activism, and was awarded the "Mental Health Ambassador" award by the Hungarian Association of Psychotherapists in 2019.
Oliver Simor
Oliver Simor (August 4, 1978 Kapuvár-) also known as Korn, Oliver Gergely Simor or Hype is a Hungarian actor.
He is best known for his performances in Hungarian television shows and movies. Simor began his acting career in the late 1990s and has since become a prominent figure in the Hungarian entertainment industry.
Some of Simor's notable roles include his portrayals of Tibor Szenti in the TV series "Gyilkosok" and Krisztián Varga in the film "Liza, the Fox-Fairy". He has also appeared in several other TV shows and movies, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
In addition to his acting career, Simor has also worked as a DJ and music producer under the stage name Hype. He has released several albums and performed at numerous music festivals and events throughout Europe.
Simor's talent both on screen and behind the turntables has made him a beloved figure in Hungary's entertainment scene.
Viktor Bodó
Viktor Bodó (July 4, 1978 Budapest-) is a Hungarian actor, film director, screenwriter and production designer.
Bodó attended the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest, where he studied film directing. He gained recognition in the mid-2000s for directing the short films "Nosedive" and "Choke". He made his feature film debut with the critically acclaimed drama "Kills on Wheels" in 2016, which was Hungary's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 89th Academy Awards.
Apart from his work as a director, Bodó is also a sought-after actor, having appeared in several Hungarian films and TV shows. He has won multiple awards for his acting, including the Best Actor award at the Hungarian Film Week in 2014 for his performance in the film "Free Entry".
Bodó is known for his visually stunning and emotionally charged films, which often deal with themes such as disability, social inequality, and identity. He has been praised for his unique style and storytelling approach, and is considered one of the most talented young filmmakers working in Hungary today.
Tamas Nadas
Tamas Nadas (November 27, 1978 Budapest-) is a Hungarian actor.
He graduated from Budapest’s Academy of Drama and Film in 2002, but his acting career began earlier in 1997, appearing in the Hungarian war film, ‘The Witman Boys’. He has since starred in a variety of films and television series, including Hungarian Rom Com ‘Rosenberg’, and internationally acclaimed HBO series, ‘The Borgias’. In addition to his acting career, Tamas Nadas is also recognized for his work as a screenwriter on various TV series, including the popular Hungarian series, ‘White Terror’.
Pater Sparrow
Pater Sparrow (January 17, 1978 Budapest-) a.k.a. Zoltán Verebes or Pater Sparrow is a Hungarian film director, television director, production designer, screenwriter, film producer and actor.
He is best known for his unique visual style and non-linear storytelling techniques, which have earned him critical and commercial success both in Hungary and internationally. Sparrow began his career in the late 1990s as a production designer and screenwriter for several Hungarian films and television series, before making his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film "Budapest Noir" in 2017.
Sparrow's other notable works include the films "The Real Santa" (2014), "The Pearly Gates Hotel" (2016), and the television series "Big Bones" (2019). He has also acted in several of his own productions, as well as in other Hungarian films and television shows. In addition to his work in the film and television industry, Sparrow is also an accomplished theater director and has directed numerous productions in Hungary.
Throughout his career, Sparrow has won several awards and nominations for his work, including the Best Director award at the 2017 Hungarian Film Week for "Budapest Noir". He is considered one of the most influential and talented filmmakers of his generation in Hungary and has inspired a new wave of Hungarian cinema with his unique style and artistic vision.
Mihály Dunai
Mihály Dunai (December 18, 1978 Hungary-) a.k.a. Misi Dunai is a Hungarian teacher, radio personality and actor.
He began his career as a teacher, but later shifted to working in the Hungarian media industry. Dunai became widely popular as a radio host on Hungary's national radio station, Klubrádió. He also began acting in films and television shows, including roles in Hungarian hits such as "Válótársak" and "Nyugalom." In addition to his work in media and entertainment, Dunai is also a devoted activist for LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary.