Béla Barsi was an American actor known for his roles in “Merry-Go-Round,” “Édes Anna,” and “Oldás és kötés.” He was an energetic performer who dedicated his life to acting from a young age until his passing in 1968.
Personal and Family Life
Béla Barsi was born on January 24, 1906, in Palotaújfalu, Hungary. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his immense talent both in theatre and film. He remained active in various theater companies in Hungary and was well-respected by his peers.
Career Achievements
Barsi began his acting journey in 1928 in Cluj, Romania, before moving back to Hungary where he took on many theatre roles. He performed with notable companies like the Oradea company from 1940 to 1944 and later at the Budapest National Theater until the end of his career. Barsi made his film debut in 1952 and collaborated with several famous Hungarian directors, becoming a notable figure in the cinema.
Death and Legacy
Béla Barsi passed away on April 30, 1968, in Budapest, Hungary, at the age of 62. His contributions to Hungarian theatre and film left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his exceptional performances in both mediums. Barsi’s legacy continues to inspire aspiring actors in Hungary and beyond.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Édes Anna | 1958-11-06 | Ficsor |
| Oldás és kötés | 1963-02-28 | father Ambrus |
| Szegénylegények | 1966-01-06 | Foglár |
| Bogáncs | 1958-01-01 | Dodó |
| Dúvad | 1961-05-24 | Bíró |
| Így jöttem | 1965-01-14 | Lézengõ magyar katona |
| Vihar | 1952-12-01 | Illés Kálmán |
| A harminckilences dandár | 1959-03-19 | István Papp |
| Az aranyember | 1962-12-13 | Sándorovics Cirill |
| Csempészek | 1958-09-23 | Román gazda |
| Vasvirág | 1958-05-01 | Gedeon |
| Csigalépcsö | 1957-10-17 | Ilosfay |
| Két vallomás | 1957-03-21 | |
| Életjel | 1954-09-02 | Ambrus |
| Körhinta | 1956-02-02 | Pataki István |
| Keserű igazság | 1956-09-05 | Barczen (as Barsy Béla) |
| A harag napja | 1953-11-12 | Józsi Szedlacsek (as Béla Barsy) |
| Dani | 1957-02-19 | |
| Bakaruhában | 1957-03-03 | Contra |
| Tegnap | 1959-08-18 | |
| Ház a sziklák alatt | 1959-01-15 | Sógor |
| Égi madár | 1958-03-20 | Tanító |
| Az arc nélküli város | 1960-11-10 | |
| Pár lépés a határ | 1959-11-26 | Útkaparó |
| Szombattól hétföig | 1959-10-08 | Dózi |
| Álmatlan évek | 1959-01-21 | Mihalik |
| A Noszty fiú esete Tóth Marival | 1960-01-01 | |
| Három csillag | 1960-03-31 | Lightening |
| Puskák és galambok | 1961-09-13 | |
| Hannibál tanár úr | 1956-10-18 | Menyus |
| A helyseg kalapacsa | 1965-03-13 | |
| Germinal | 1963-09-16 | |
| Húsz óra | 1965-03-11 | Chairman of the Council |
| Simon Menyhért születése | 1954-01-21 | József Espersit |
| Egy magyar nábob | 1966-01-01 | Tarnaváry |
| Az elsö esztendö | 1966-06-02 | Endre’s father |
| Kárpáthy Zoltán | 1966-12-22 | Tarnavári |