Hungarian actresses died in 2008
Here are 3 famous actresses from Hungary died in 2008:
Joli Jászai
Joli Jászai (May 21, 1907 Rábatamási-September 26, 2008 Piliscsaba) a.k.a. Jászai Jolán was a Hungarian actor.
She was a renowned stage and film actress who appeared in over 100 productions throughout her career. Joli Jászai was the daughter of Árpád Jászai, a famous Hungarian theatre director, and grew up in the world of the arts. She made her stage debut in 1927 and quickly became a leading actress at the National Theatre of Hungary. Her performances in roles such as Nora in Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and Lady Macbeth in William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" were highly acclaimed. In addition to her stage work, she also appeared in several Hungarian films, including "Valahol Európában" ("Somewhere in Europe") and "Jön az öcsém" ("My Brother Comes"). Joli Jászai was a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Kossuth Prize, the highest cultural award in Hungary. She remained active in the theatre until her death at the age of 101.
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Hanna Hertelendy
Hanna Hertelendy (October 5, 1919 Budapest-May 15, 2008 West Hollywood) also known as Hanna Landy or Ilona Zimka was a Hungarian actor. She had two children, Barbara Kerwin and Samuel Benedict.
Hertelendy began her acting career in Hungary, starring in various successful films and stage productions. As World War II broke out, she fled to the United States, where she continued her acting career in Hollywood. Hertelendy appeared in several films and television shows, including The Naked Gun and Murder, She Wrote. However, she is perhaps best known for her role as Mrs. Kavajecz in the popular television show, Barney Miller. In addition to her successful acting career, Hertelendy was also a painter and sculptor, with her artwork exhibited in galleries across the United States. She passed away in 2008 at the age of 88.
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Edit Soós
Edit Soós (August 7, 1934 Budapest-July 13, 2008 Budapest) otherwise known as Edith Soós, Sturcz Edit or Sós Edit was a Hungarian actor and voice actor.
She started her career in theater and later transitioned into film and television. Soós appeared in numerous films and TV shows including the popular Hungarian series "Szomszédok" (Neighbors). She was also a prolific voice actor, providing the Hungarian dubbing for notable foreign productions. Some of her notable voice roles include Mrs. Potts in the Hungarian dub of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" and the Queen in the Hungarian dub of "Shrek". Soós was honored with several awards for her contributions to Hungarian film and theater.
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