Antal Farkas was an American actor known for his roles in A pénzcsináló, Rough, Tough & Company, and Kakuk Marci. He was one of the most recognized Hungarian character actors, appearing in over a hundred films and stage plays.
Personal and Family Life
Antal Farkas was born on January 1, 1922, in Öcsöd, Hungary. He was married to Eszter Kovács from 1963 until his passing on September 24, 2010, in Budapest. Farkas was a member of the Vígszínház Theatre in Budapest since 1951, where he contributed significantly to the stage arts.
Career
Farkas was well-known for voicing popular cartoon characters in Hungarian versions, including Spike in Tom and Jerry and Muttley in Wacky Races. He also voiced Marcipán, a character in the Hungarian series Pityke. His prolific career spanned several decades and included many small yet memorable roles.
Death and Legacy
Antal Farkas passed away on September 24, 2010, in Budapest, Hungary. His legacy remains in the Hungarian film and theatre industry, remembered for his versatile acting and voice work. Fans and colleagues celebrate his contributions to entertainment and his ability to bring characters to life.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Die Hosen des Ritters von Bredow | 1973-08-30 | Ruprecht |
| Vili, a veréb | 1989-03-30 | The bartender |
| János Vitéz | 1973-05-01 | Gazda (voice) |
| Csempészek | 1958-09-23 | Borjúvásárló |
| Tücsök | 1963-08-22 | Közlekedési rendõr |
| Körhinta | 1956-02-02 | Samu János |
| Husaren in Berlin | 1971-06-25 | Tschurtschenthaler |
| Hideg napok | 1966-09-26 | Jeweler |
| Gyarmat a föld alatt | 1951-09-15 | ÁVH õrmester |
| Felmegyek a miniszterhez | 1962-02-15 | Orbán |
| Lúdas Matyi | 1977-04-07 | Fõhajdú (voice) |
| Sárkány és papucs | 1990-12-20 | Sir Kay |
| Pityke | 1981-04-30 | Marcipán |
| Mekk Elek, az ezermester | 1974-11-30 | Medve Barnabás |