Hungarian actors died at age 74
Here are 4 famous actors from Hungary died at 74:
Adolf von Sonnenthal
Adolf von Sonnenthal (December 21, 1834 Pest, Hungary-April 4, 1909 Prague) was a Hungarian actor.
He was born into a Jewish family, and he went on to perform in German-language theaters in cities such as Vienna and Berlin. He became particularly renowned for his performances in the works of William Shakespeare and Friedrich Schiller. He also worked as a director, and his productions were known for their attention to historical accuracy and detail. Von Sonnenthal was regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 19th century, and his legacy continues to be celebrated today in the form of the Sonnenthal Prize for outstanding achievement in Austrian theater.
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Gustav Kadelburg
Gustav Kadelburg (January 26, 1851 Pest, Hungary-September 11, 1925 Berlin) was a Hungarian writer and actor.
Kadelburg studied medicine and philosophy before launching his career as an actor and writer. He was part of a group of Hungarian writers who settled in Berlin during the 1870s, and soon became known for his satirical and humorous writing. He wrote both plays and novels, including "The Traitor" and "The Love Affairs of Mr. Urbanek". Throughout his life he wrote over fifty volumes of work which included novels, comedies and satires. In addition to his literary work, Kadelburg also worked as a theater critic and translator. He was a beloved figure in the literary and theatrical communities of Berlin until his death in 1925.
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László Kovács
László Kovács (May 14, 1933 Cece-July 22, 2007 Beverly Hills) also known as Laszlo Kovacs, Lester Kovacs, Art Radford, Leslie Kovacks, Leslie Kovacs, Laszlo Kovaks or Lazlo Kovacs was a Hungarian cinematographer, film director and actor. He had two children, Nadia Kovács and Julianna Kovács.
Kovács fled Hungary in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution and settled in the United States, where he attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and studied cinema. He began his career as a cameraman on low-budget B-movies, including horror and sci-fi films before moving on to work with prestigious directors such as Peter Bogdanovich, Bob Rafelson, Dennis Hopper and Martin Scorsese. Some of his notable works include Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces, Shampoo and New York, New York.
Throughout his career, Kovács was known for his use of natural light and for his innovative camera techniques. He was also an advocate for the use of the Panavision Panaflex camera and was instrumental in popularizing the use of the handheld camera in Hollywood. In addition to his work as a cinematographer, Kovács also directed several films including the cult classic, "Targets" (1968).
Kovács received numerous awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." He was also the recipient of numerous lifetime achievement awards, including the American Society of Cinematographers' Career Achievement Award and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Career Achievement Award.
Kovács passed away in July 2007 at the age of 74, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the film industry.
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János Rajz
János Rajz (February 13, 1907 Budapest-July 20, 1981 Budapest) was a Hungarian actor and voice actor.
He began his career in the early 1930s at Budapest's Madách Theatre, and became a prominent figure in Hungarian theater and film. János Rajz appeared in over 70 films in his career, including "Doctor Judym" (1938), "Szegénylegények" (1966), and "Sose halunk meg" (1993). He was also known for his voice acting work, providing the Hungarian dubbing for many foreign films, including the voice of Tim in Disney's "Dumbo" (1941). In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Rajz was also a vocal advocate for the preservation of Hungarian cultural heritage. He was awarded the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's highest cultural award, in 1972. Despite being a highly prominent figure in Hungarian cinema and theater, János Rajz's life and work is not widely known outside of Hungary.
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