János Gálvölgyi
Biography
Janos Galvolgyi is a Hungarian actor, parodist, voice actor, and artist born in Budapest on May 26, 1948. After completing primary school at Madach Gymnasium, he learned photography and worked as a chemist photographer at Revai Printing House in 1967 and 1968. He first gained attention as a parodist in the 1968 cultural talent search show Ki mit tud. He graduated from the Academy of Drama and Film in 1973, and his career began at Thalia Theater. In 1993, he transferred to Madach Theater, where he remains a member of the company. He primarily performs in comic plays and enjoys extraordinary popularity, with credits including Radiokabaret and Heti Hetes.
Career overview
Janos Galvolgyi is a Hungarian actor, parodist, voice actor, and deserving artist who was born in Budapest on May 26, 1948. After completing his general schooling, he attended Madach Gymnasium and learned the photography trade. During 1967 and 1968, he worked as a photoengraver and plate maker at the Revai Printing House. He first gained widespread attention as a parodist in the 1968 cultural talent search program titled Ki mit tud?
In 1973, he graduated from the Academy of Drama and Film, and his stage career subsequently began at the Thalia Theater. He later transferred to the Madach Theater in 1993 and has remained a member of its company ever since. Galvolgyi primarily performs in comedic plays and enjoys extraordinary popularity. His career also extends to radio and television work, including appearances in the Radiokabare and Heti Hetes programs.
Throughout his career, his work has been recognized with the Kossuth and Jaszai Mari prizes. Operating primarily in acting with twenty-six known credits listed on the Movie Database, he maintains an active profile on the platform under his stage name Janos Galvolgyi.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
26 titles- Adom a napom (2023)
- Rodolfo - Vigyázat, csalok (2023) as Self
- Godmother (2021) as Sótonyi Frigyes rendőr főkapitány
- Three on the bench (2021) as Bocca Libero
- Hatan in Pajamas (2020) Director
- A Fox's Tale (2008) as Vuk (voice)
- Le a fejjel! (2005) as Pohárnok
- Rap, revü, Rómeó (2004) as Uncle Dodi
- Hungarian Vagabond (2004) as Török pasa
- Pasik! (2000)
- Heti Hetes (1999) as Self
- Dollybirds (1997) as Simon bá
- Antal Imre Kabarétréfák (1991) as (various)
- Krisztofóró (1990) as Krisztofóró
- Dragon and Slippers (1990) as Sir Lancelot (voice)
- Captain of the Forest (1988) as Eleméri Ede tizedes, szakaszvezető (voice)
- Üvegvár a Mississippin (1987)
- Charley nénje (1986) as Babberley
- The Treasure of Swamp Castle (1985) as Menyus / Gazsi bácsi / Strázsa / Papagáj (voice)
- My First Two Hundred Years (1985)
- Vakáción a Mézga család (1980) as Narrátor (voice)
- Disco Disco (1979) as disc jokey
- Pom Pom meséi (1978) as Radírpók / Órarugógerincű Felpattanó / Durrbelebumm
- A legkisebb ugrifüles (1977) Sound
- Sakk, Kempelen úr! (1976) as Engelmann
- Mézga család (1970) as Mesélő (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is János Gálvölgyi best known for?
János Gálvölgyi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Godmother (2021), Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid (2015), Heti Hetes (1999), Charley nénje (1986).
When and where was János Gálvölgyi born?
János Gálvölgyi was born on May 26, 1948 in Budapest, Hungary.
How many credits does János Gálvölgyi have?
János Gálvölgyi has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2023.
What is János Gálvölgyi's background in cinema and television?
Janos Galvolgyi is a Hungarian actor, parodist, voice actor, and artist born in Budapest on May 26, 1948. After completing primary school at Madach Gymnasium, he learned photography and worked as a chemist photographer at Revai Printing House in 1967 and 1968. He first gained attention as a parodist in the 1968 cultura...
János Gálvölgyi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Mézga család (1970) as Mesélő (voice) — aged about 22
- Heti Hetes (1999) as Self — aged about 51
- Vakáción a Mézga család (1980) as Narrátor (voice) — aged about 32
- Charley nénje (1986) as Babberley — aged about 38
- Godmother (2021) as Sótonyi Frigyes rendőr főkapitány — aged about 73
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