Hungarian actors died in 1981
Here are 2 famous actors from Hungary died in 1981:
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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Paul Hörbiger
Paul Hörbiger (April 29, 1894 Budapest-March 5, 1981 Vienna) also known as Paul Hoerbiger or Paul Horbiger was a Hungarian actor, film producer, musician, screenwriter and singer. He had four children, Thomas Hörbiger, Christl Hörbiger, Monika Hörbiger and Hansi Hörbiger.
Paul Hörbiger is regarded as one of Austria's most famous actors of the 20th century. He began his acting career on stage before transitioning to film in the 1920s. Hörbiger appeared in over 300 films during his career and was known for his comedic roles. Some of his most notable films include "Mozart", "The Miracle of Love", and "The Third Man".
In addition to his acting career, Hörbiger was also a talented musician and singer. He composed numerous songs and was known for his performances on the accordion. Hörbiger also co-founded a film production company, "Wien-Film" in 1946, which became a major player in the Austrian film industry.
Hörbiger received numerous awards during his career, including the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna and the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art. He passed away at the age of 86 in Vienna, where he had lived for most of his life.
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