József Székhelyi was an American actor known for Liszt Ferenc, The Dogfighters, and Willy the Sparrow. He was born on November 24, 1946, in Budapest, Hungary, and passed away on August 22, 2018, also in Budapest.
Personal and Family Life
József Székhelyi was married three times to Márta Egri, Neumann Ilona, and Bakó Emese. He had three children: Fruzsina, Bence, and Sára Székhelyi. Székhelyi was well-loved in Hungary, being the original dubbing voice of Homer Simpson in The Simpsons, and he voiced this character in almost all episodes before his passing.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, József Székhelyi appeared in various films and TV shows. Some notable works include his roles in “Liszt Ferenc,” “The Dogfighters,” and “Willy the Sparrow.” He also provided the Hungarian dubbing voice for actors in popular series like Starsky and Hutch.
Death and Legacy
József Székhelyi died on August 22, 2018, due to lung cancer in Budapest. His contributions to Hungarian cinema and television left a significant impact, particularly with his memorable role as the voice of Homer Simpson, which was beloved by fans. His absence was deeply felt, particularly after a temporary replacement sparked a strong reaction from viewers.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Vili, a veréb | 1989-03-30 | Cipúr, old sparrow |
| Gyerekrablás a Palánk utcában | 1985-01-01 | Kondor papa |
| Szabad lélegzet | 1973-05-30 | Laci |
| A hiba nem az almában van | 1981-02-21 | |
| Tévedések vígjátéka | ||
| Látástól vakulásig | 1980-07-13 | Vinkó |
| Napos oldal | 1983-01-02 | |
| Szeptember végén | 1974-08-18 | |
| Házasság szabadnappal | 1984-01-01 | |
| Az erdő kapitánya | 1988-02-18 | Zéró, a főgonosz |
| Csicsóka és a Moszkitók | 1988-01-01 | |
| Látogató a végtelenből | 1989-12-26 | Gazdag |
| Butiquehotel.hu | 2015-10-14 | Mihály (Medve) |
| Liszt Ferenc | 1982-10-26 | Berlioz |
| Kémeri | 1985-07-04 | Kémeri |