Hungarian actors died in 1997
Here are 2 famous actors from Hungary died in 1997:
Sándor Szabó
Sándor Szabó (April 25, 1915 Budapest-November 12, 1997 Budapest) also known as Sándor Szabo or Sandor Szabo was a Hungarian actor.
He began his long and illustrious career in the entertainment industry in the 1930s, where he acted in various Hungarian films such as "Tokaji rapszódia" and "Rákóczi hadnagya." Szabó was known for his versatility in acting and his ability to portray a range of characters, from comedic to dramatic. In 1956, he emigrated to the United States, and he continued his acting career in Hollywood. He appeared in films such as "Guns of the Magnificent Seven" and "The Man Called Flintstone." Despite his success in Hollywood, Szabó returned to Hungary in the 1970s and continued to act in Hungarian films and television shows. He was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to Hungarian cinema, including the Kossuth Prize in 1975.
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Gyula Benkő
Gyula Benkő (August 22, 1918 Budapest-June 30, 1997 Budapest) also known as v. Benkõ Gyula, Vitéz Benkõ Gyula, v.Benkõ Gyula or Benkõ Gyula was a Hungarian actor and voice actor. He had one child, Péter Benkő.
Gyula Benkő had a career spanning more than four decades, during which he appeared in over 100 films and TV shows. He was one of the most recognized and popular actors in Hungary, known for his distinctive voice and distinctive appearance. Benkő worked with some of the most respected directors in Hungarian cinema, including Miklós Jancsó and Zoltán Fábri. He starred in many popular Hungarian films, such as "Love" and "The Round-Up". In addition to his film work, Benkő was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to many animated films and TV shows. He was awarded the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's highest cultural honor, in 1985 for his contributions to the arts. After his death in 1997, he was posthumously awarded the Hungarian Order of Merit.
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