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Zoltán Várkonyi

Acting Born May 13, 1912 Died Apr 10, 1979 Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary] 61 credits
61
Total Credits
1934–1977
44 Years Career Span
12
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Zoltán Várkonyi was a Hungarian actor. He was born on May 13, 1912, in Budapest, Austria-Hungary. Várkonyi was a member of the jury at the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival in 1961 and the 4th Moscow International Film Festival four years later. He was known for his work in acting, with 49 known credits. Várkonyi passed away on April 10, 1979, at the age of 66. His filmography includes a mix of dramas and historical films, such as "Uherský magnát" and "Zrození Menybérta Simona".

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Career

Career overview

Zoltán Várkonyi was a Hungarian actor. He was known for his work in the film industry. Várkonyi's acting credits include a significant number of roles, with a total of 49 known credits. His career spanned multiple genres, including drama and historical films.

Várkonyi's filmography includes titles such as "Uherský magnát", "Zoltán Karpáthy", and "Jagerské hvězdy". He also worked on several dramatic films, including "Den hněvu", "Zrození Menybérta Simona", and "Zvláštní znamení žádné". Additionally, he appeared in the film "Foto Háber".

As an actor, Várkonyi's work was recognized through his involvement in several film festivals. In 1961, he was a member of the jury at the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival. Four years later, he was a member of the jury at the 4th Moscow International Film Festival.

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Career timeline

Black Diamond · DirectorBlack Diamond · Screenplay
Vivat Beňovský!
Innocent Assassins · Director
Kidnapping - Hungarian Style · Director
A Charming Family
CharmersFace to Face · Director
Historical Private AffairsSummer of Old Times
Stars of Eger · Director
Boys From the SquareMermaid on the Signet Ring
Story of My FoolishnessA Hungarian Nabob 2: Karpathy ZoltanA Hungarian Nabob 2: Karpathy Zoltan · DirectorA Hungarian NabobA Hungarian Nabob · Director
Sons of the Stone-Hearted ManSons of the Stone-Hearted Man · Director
Haber's Photo ShopHaber's Photo Shop · DirectorVilla NegraDarkness in Daytime
Csutak and the Grey Horse · Director
Crime at Dawn · DirectorHárom csillagHárom csillag · DirectorHárom csillag · Writer
Sakknovella · DirectorPár lépés a határ
Iron FlowerPillar of Salt · DirectorThe Last Adventure of Don Juan
The Bitter Truth · DirectorThe Bitter Truth · Writer
A Strange Mark of Identity · DirectorGeorges Dandin · DirectorGeorges Dandin · Writer
The Birth of Menyhért Simon · DirectorFourteen Lives
The Day of WrathThe Day of Wrath · DirectorThe Sea has Risen
Nyugati övezetNyugati övezet · WriterNyugati övezet · DirectorErkel
Hot Fields · ScreenplayTüz
The Gold Watch
The School-Mistress
Two Times Two
The Belated Letter
Six Weeks of Happiness · Writer
Black DiamondsThe Crucial Moment
My Daughter Is Different
The Dream Car

Full Filmography

61 titles
  • Black Diamond (1977) Director
  • Black Diamond (1977) Screenplay
  • Vivat Beňovský! (1975) as Nilov
  • Innocent Assassins (1973) Director
  • Kidnapping - Hungarian Style (1972) Director
  • A Charming Family (1971)
  • Charmers (1970) as Apa
  • Face to Face (1970) Director
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  • Historical Private Affairs (1969)
  • Summer of Old Times (1969) as Adorján Béla, színházigazgató
  • Stars of Eger (1968) Director
  • Boys From the Square (1967)
  • Mermaid on the Signet Ring (1967) as Dr. Sávos
  • Story of My Foolishness (1966) as Actor
  • A Hungarian Nabob 2: Karpathy Zoltan (1966) as Maszlaczky is a lawyer
  • A Hungarian Nabob 2: Karpathy Zoltan (1966) Director
  • A Hungarian Nabob (1966) as Maszlaczky
  • A Hungarian Nabob (1966) Director
  • Light behind the Shutter (1966) as Várszegi
  • All Beginnings Are Hard (1966)
  • Sons of the Stone-Hearted Man (1965) as Haynau
  • Sons of the Stone-Hearted Man (1965) Director
  • Haber's Photo Shop (1963) as Schultze
  • Haber's Photo Shop (1963) Director
  • Villa Negra (1963)
  • Darkness in Daytime (1963) as Róbert
  • Csutak and the Grey Horse (1961) Director
  • Crime at Dawn (1960) Director
  • Három csillag (1960) as Actor
  • Három csillag (1960) Director
  • Három csillag (1960) Writer
  • Sakknovella (1959) Director
  • Pár lépés a határ (1959) as Tamás Pokol
  • Iron Flower (1958) as Weiszhampt Jenõ
  • Pillar of Salt (1958) Director
  • The Last Adventure of Don Juan (1958) as Don Juan
  • The Bitter Truth (1956) Director
  • The Bitter Truth (1956) Writer
  • A Strange Mark of Identity (1955) Director
  • Georges Dandin (1955) Director
  • Georges Dandin (1955) Writer
  • The Birth of Menyhért Simon (1954) Director
  • Fourteen Lives (1954) as Narrator
  • The Day of Wrath (1953)
  • The Day of Wrath (1953) Director
  • The Sea has Risen (1953) as Vahot
  • Nyugati övezet (1952) as comrade Mérnök
  • Nyugati övezet (1952) Writer
  • Nyugati övezet (1952) Director
  • Erkel (1952) as Turányi, chief music director
  • Hot Fields (1948) Screenplay
  • Tüz (1948) as Vermes mérnök
  • The Gold Watch (1946)
  • The School-Mistress (1945)
  • Two Times Two (1944)
  • The Belated Letter (1941)
  • Six Weeks of Happiness (1939) Writer
  • Black Diamonds (1938) as Miner
  • The Crucial Moment (1938) as Fiatal színész
  • My Daughter Is Different (1937) as Pista
  • The Dream Car (1934) as Autóüzleti alkalmazott

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Zoltán Várkonyi best known for?

Zoltán Várkonyi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stars of Eger (1968), A Hungarian Nabob 2: Karpathy Zoltan (1966), A Hungarian Nabob 2: Karpathy Zoltan (1966), A Hungarian Nabob (1966).

When and where was Zoltán Várkonyi born?

Zoltán Várkonyi was born on May 13, 1912 in Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]. They passed away on April 10, 1979.

How many credits does Zoltán Várkonyi have?

Zoltán Várkonyi has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 1977.

What is Zoltán Várkonyi's background in cinema and television?

Zoltán Várkonyi was a Hungarian actor. He was born on May 13, 1912, in Budapest, Austria-Hungary. Várkonyi was a member of the jury at the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival in 1961 and the 4th Moscow International Film Festival four years later. He was known for his work in acting, with 49 known credits. Várkonyi ...

Zoltán Várkonyi by the numbers

61credits
60films
1TV series
1934–1977active years

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