János Horkay was a Hungarian actor who is best known for his roles in A pénzcsináló (1964), Fürkész történetei (1983), and A koppányi aga testamentuma (1967). He was born on April 11, 1924, in Keszthely, Hungary, and passed away on June 19, 2010, in Hungary.
Personal and Family Life
János Horkay had two children, Nóra Horkai and Gábor Horkai, who continued the family’s artistic legacy. He was also a grandfather to cinematographer Ádám Fillenz. His family played a significant role in his life and career, as they were involved in the film industry as well.
Death and Legacy
János Horkay died on June 19, 2010, leaving behind a rich legacy in Hungarian cinema. His performances have had a lasting impact, inspiring future generations of actors and filmmakers in Hungary. He is remembered for his significant contributions to film and television across several decades.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Édes Anna | 1958-11-06 | Druma |
| A fantasztikus nagynéni | 1986-06-14 | |
| Kár a benzinért | 1965-02-25 | Gépkocsi eladója |
| Látástól vakulásig | 1980-07-13 | |
| A zebegényiek | 1979-04-15 | |
| Nyugati övezet | 1952-01-24 | |
| Különös ismertetőjel | 1955-10-13 | |
| Bakaruhában | 1957-03-03 | |
| Lúdas Matyi | 1950-02-27 | cook |
| A canterville-i kísértet | 1987-04-01 | Lord I. |
| Palacsintás király | 1973-12-19 | Bendő báró |
| Sóbálvány | 1958-01-01 | |
| Alba Regia | 1961-03-30 | |
| Álmatlan évek | 1959-01-21 | |
| A Noszty fiú esete Tóth Marival | 1960-01-01 | |
| Három csillag | 1960-03-31 | German officer |
| Katonazene | 1961-09-28 | |
| Nem ér a nevem | 1961-11-30 | Kovács |
| Meztelen diplomata | 1963-01-01 | |
| Fűre lépni szabad | 1960-10-06 | journalist |
| Húsz óra | 1965-03-11 | Plainclothes police officer |
| Bolond április | 1957-08-11 | Passenger |
| Simon Menyhért születése | 1954-01-21 | Béla |
| Aranyborjú | 1974-04-25 | |
| Mekk Elek, az ezermester | 1974-11-30 | Hörcsög Ödön |