Hungarian actresses died in 2001
Here are 2 famous actresses from Hungary died in 2001:
Hedi Temessy
Hedi Temessy (May 6, 1925 Budapest-May 29, 2001 Budapest) also known as Temessy Hédy, Temessi Hédi or Hédi Temessy was a Hungarian actor.
She studied acting at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Budapest and made her stage debut in 1952. She went on to perform in many theater productions throughout Hungary. Temessy also appeared in more than 50 films, including "A Tanítvány" (The Disciple), "A Néma Barikád" (The Silent Barricade), and "Holnap lesz fácán" (Tomorrow We'll Have Pheasant), among others.
She was a highly respected character actress and her talent earned her many awards and accolades throughout her career. In addition to her work in film and theater, Temessy also had a successful television career, appearing on several popular Hungarian TV series.
Temessy died in Budapest in 2001 at the age of 76, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Hungarian cinema and theater.
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Mária Tasnádi Fekete
Mária Tasnádi Fekete (November 16, 1911 Petrila-March 16, 2001 Munich) also known as Maria von Tasnady, Maria De Tasnady, Tasnádi Mária, Tasnády Fekete Mária or Tasnády Mária was a Hungarian actor, singer and radio announcer. She had one child, Anasztázia Duday.
Mária Tasnádi Fekete began her acting career in 1932, appearing in various Hungarian films, including the acclaimed drama "Emberek a havason" (People on the Mountain) in 1942. She also performed on stage and in operettas, becoming known for her soprano singing voice. In addition, she worked as a radio announcer for the Hungarian Radio station.
Tasnádi Fekete's career was interrupted during World War II, when she was forced to flee Hungary due to her Jewish heritage. She found refuge in Switzerland, where she continued to perform in stage productions and began teaching music.
After the war, she returned to Hungary and resumed her acting career, but once again fled the country following the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. She settled in Munich, Germany, where she continued to act in both film and theater productions.
Throughout her career, Tasnádi Fekete appeared in over 50 films and was recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to Hungarian culture. She passed away in Munich in 2001 at the age of 89.
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