Miklós Benedek was an American actor known for his roles in Cat City, Soldaty svobody, and Illatszertár. Born on September 28, 1946, in Budapest, Hungary, he had a notable career in acting and writing.
Personal and Family Life
Miklós Benedek was married to Éva Hodgyai from 1971 until his passing in 2024. The couple had two children, Tibor and Albert. His son, Tibor Benedek, is notable as a three-time Olympic champion in water polo, winning medals at the Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. He named his son after his father, Tibor Benedek, who tragically took his own life in 1963.
Death and Legacy
Miklós Benedek passed away on January 9, 2024, in Budapest after a long illness. His contributions to film and television have left a lasting impact, particularly in Hungarian cinema. He is remembered fondly by fans and colleagues for his memorable performances and dedication to the arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Macskafogó | 1986-10-02 | Fritz Teufel (voice) |
| Presszó | 1998-10-01 | Professzor |
| Macskafogó 2. – A sátán macskája | 2007-12-20 | Fritz Teufel (voice) |
| A három testőr Afrikában | 1996-04-12 | Nagy Levin |
| A turné | 1993-11-07 | Imre |
| Akli Miklós | 1986-01-01 | Kolowrat |
| Szeleburdi vakáció | 1987-03-31 | Faragó papa |
| Szabadesés | 2014-09-25 | |
| A bolond lány | 1980-01-01 | |
| Illatszertár | 1987-01-01 | Sipos |
| A revizor | 1989-06-29 | Járási orvos |
| Vuk | 1981-12-10 | Sut |
| Napos oldal | 1983-01-02 | |
| Szépség Háza | 1976-07-23 | Szállodaigazgató |
| A Pogány Madonna | 1980-01-01 | Mr. P. Smith |
| Rosszemberek | 1979-08-02 | |
| Bányató | 2007-02-04 | Elek |
| De kik azok a Lumnitzer nővérek? | 2006-03-09 | |
| Csalással nem! | 1989-02-01 | Szabó Gerő |
| Levelek a zárdából | 1989-01-01 | |
| Hárman a padon | 2021-12-29 | Luigi Lapaglia |
| Az erdő kapitánya | 1988-02-18 | Sikló Simi, pitiáner bűnöző |
| A protektor | 1976-04-19 | Tanár úr |
| Legkisebb film a legnagyobb magyarról | 2002-01-01 | |
| A fekete város | 1972-11-26 | |
| Sztálin menyasszonya | 1991-08-14 | Andrej Andrejevics |
| A nagy ékszerész | 1980-01-26 | Cégvezető |
| Aranyborjú | 1974-04-25 | |
| Солдаты свободы | 1977-09-07 | László Rajk |