Szabolcs Cseh was an American actor known for his roles in “Colierul de turcoaze,” “Dacii,” and “Misterele Bucureștilor.” He was also a renowned stuntman and film director, leaving a significant mark on the Romanian cinema scene.
Personal and Family Life
Szabolcs Cseh was born on December 11, 1942, in Miercurea-Ciuc, Romania, and he grew up in Brașov. He graduated from the Bucharest Institute of Physical Education and Sport in 1966. He was married to Simona, and together they had two children. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself not only to acting but also to improving the lives of children.
Career Highlights
Cseh worked as a fight advisor at the Buftea Film Production Center from 1966. Between this year and 1979, he performed various high-risk stunts in over 150 films, setting some world records. He founded Romania’s first professional stuntmen association in 1990 and taught acting at the Romanian National University of Theatre and Film starting in 1979. His passion for athletics extended to supporting children facing social integration issues through the “Gladiator” Association.
Death and Legacy
Szabolcs Cseh passed away on August 1, 2014, in Bucharest, Romania, due to cancer. In recognition of his contributions to the arts, he was posthumously awarded the “Star of Romania” National Order and the “Faithful Service” National Order. His legacy lives on in Romanian cinema and the numerous stunt professionals he inspired.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Colierul de turcoaze | 1986-03-03 | Buză de Iepure |
| Misterele Bucureștilor | 1983-09-12 | Buză de Iepure |
| Masca de argint | 1985-05-25 | Buză de Iepure |
| Buzduganul cu trei peceți | 1977-09-12 | Preda Buzescu |
| Dacii | 1967-05-31 | soldat dac |
| Vlad Tepes | 1979-01-08 | |
| Trandafirul galben | 1982-05-31 | Buză de iepure |
| Un comisar acuză | 1974-04-01 | |
| Burebista | 1980-09-21 | Viscol |
| Grăbește-te încet | 1981-01-01 | |
| Pruncul, petrolul şi ardelenii | 1981-01-12 | Sgt. McDusky |
| Totul se plătește | 1987-12-12 | Buză de Iepure (Hare Lip) |
| Martori dispăruți | 1988-01-01 | |
| Doi haiduci şi o crâşmăriţă | 1993-01-01 | |
| Convoiul | 1981-08-21 | |
| Agentul straniu | 1974-11-04 | |
| Aventuri la Marea Neagră | 1972-05-29 | |
| Horea | 1984-11-05 | |
| Ochi de urs | 1983-02-14 | |
| Apachen | 1973-06-29 | |
| Împușcături pe portativ | 1968-02-05 | |
| Die Lederstrumpf Erzählungen | 1969-12-25 | Pfeilspitze |