János Herskó
János Herskó (9 April 1926 – 12 October 2011) was a Béla Balázs Award-winning Hungarian film director and actor. He appeared in 15 films between 1963 and 2006. He also directed nine films between 1948 and 1990.
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- Name
- János Herskó
- Born
- 9 April 1926
- Birthplace
- Budapest, Hungary
- Died
- 12 October 2011
- Occupation
- Film director Actor
- Nationality
- Hungary · Sweden
- Education
- University of Theatre and Film Arts
- Honours
- Kossuth Prize · Béla Balázs Award · Master of Hungarian Motion Picture · Meritorius Artist of Hungary
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János Herskó (9 April 1926 – 12 October 2011) was a Béla Balázs Award-winning Hungarian film director and actor. He appeared in 15 films between 1963 and 2006. He also directed nine films between 1948 and 1990.
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Biography
In 1963, he was a member of the jury at the 3rd Moscow International Film Festival.
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• Name — János Herskó • Born — 9 April 1926 • Birthplace — Budapest, Hungary • Died — 12 October 2011 • Occupation — Film director Actor • Years Active — 1948–2006
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Under the City (1953) • Iron Flower (1958) • And Then The Guy... (1966) • Second Dance (1983)
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János Herskó died at Budapest.
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János Herskó received Kossuth Prize, Béla Balázs Award, Master of Hungarian Motion Picture and Meritorius Artist of Hungary.
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