Imre Antal
Biography
Imre Antal was a Hungarian pianist, television presenter, and comedian born on July 31, 1935, in Hódmezővásárhely, Hungary. He graduated from the Hungarian Academy of Music Zeneakadémia in Budapest and became a celebrated young pianist in the 1960s. He earned the second prize at the seventh and eighth World Festival of Youth and Students in Vienna in 1959 and Helsinki in 1962, respectively. In 1960, he won the second prize at the twelfth Concorso Busoni. Six years later, he participated in Budapest's Liszt-Bartók International Pianist Competition, where the international jury declared him the winner, though he officially received a second prize as the best performer. Imre Antal passed away on April 15, 2008, at the age of 72.
Career overview
Imre Antal was born on July 31, 1935, in Hódmezõvásárhely, Hungary, and passed away on April 15, 2008, at the age of seventy-two. Active in the entertainment field with known credits in acting, he established a multifaceted career as a Hungarian pianist, television presenter, and comedian.
He graduated from the Hungarian Academy of Music Zeneakadémia in Budapest and rose to prominence as a celebrated young pianist during the 1960s. His early musical achievements included winning the second prize at the seventh World Festival of Youth and Students in Vienna in 1959, as well as the eighth World Festival of Youth and Students in Helsinki in 1962. In 1960, he earned the second prize at the twelfth Concorso Busoni. Six years later, he participated in Budapest's Liszt-Bartók International Pianist Competition. Although the international jury pronounced him the winner, the organizers did not award the first prize, reportedly due to political pressure, and officially awarded him a second prize as the best performer.
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Full Filmography
13 titles- Szűzijáték (2006) as Celebrity
- Antal Imre - Kabarétréfák (2006) as Self
- Budapest Retro (1998) as Himself
- Antal Imre Kabarétréfák (1991) as (various)
- Antal Imre Kabarétréfák (1991) Creator
- Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg (1990) as Josef
- Circus Maximus (1980)
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Those Who Wear Glasses (1969) as Zsûritag
- Bors (1968) as Dániel Ede
- The Fake "Isabella" (1968) as nyomozó 4
- Oh, These Young People! (1967) as Self
- Hello, Vera (1967) as Litner
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Imre Antal best known for?
Imre Antal is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Budapest Retro (1998), Le Grand Échiquier (1972), Those Who Wear Glasses (1969), The Big Picture (2010).
When and where was Imre Antal born?
Imre Antal was born on July 31, 1935 in Hódmezõvásárhely, Hungary. They passed away on April 15, 2008.
How many credits does Imre Antal have?
Imre Antal has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2006.
What is Imre Antal's background in cinema and television?
Imre Antal was a Hungarian pianist, television presenter, and comedian born on July 31, 1935, in Hódmezővásárhely, Hungary. He graduated from the Hungarian Academy of Music Zeneakadémia in Budapest and became a celebrated young pianist in the 1960s. He earned the second prize at the seventh and eighth World Festival of...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Budapest Retro (1998) as Himself — aged about 62
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 36
- Oh, These Young People! (1967) as Self — aged about 31
- Those Who Wear Glasses (1969) as Zsûritag — aged about 33
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