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János Gosztonyi(1926-2014)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Director
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János Gosztonyi was born on 9 July 1926 in Budapest, Hungary. He was an actor and writer, known for Jakob the Liar (1999), Hetérák párbeszédei (1981) and Kártyavár (1968). He was married to Viola Thirring. He died on 5 March 2014 in Budapest, Hungary.
BornJuly 9, 1926
DiedMarch 5, 2014(87)
BornJuly 9, 1926
DiedMarch 5, 2014(87)
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Known for

Robin Williams in Jakob the Liar (1999)
Jakob the Liar
6.5
  • Samuel(as Janos Gosztonyi)
  • 1999
Hetérák párbeszédei
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1981
Kártyavár (1968)
Kártyavár
6.2
  • Actor
  • 1968
Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story (1989)
Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story
7.6
TV Movie
  • Eichmann
  • 1989

Credits

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Actor

  • Children (2014)
    Children
    6.2
    • 2014
  • Dannii Minogue in The Porter (2004)
    The Porter
    6.7
    Short
    • Diamond Expert
    • 2004
  • I ragazzi della via Pál (2003)
    I ragazzi della via Pál
    4.9
    TV Series
    • Doctor
    • 2003
  • Pernilla August and Christian Bale in Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999)
    Mary, Mother of Jesus
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • Shepherd #1
    • 1999
  • Istennél a kegyelem (1999)
    Istennél a kegyelem
    TV Movie
    • 1999
  • Robin Williams in Jakob the Liar (1999)
    Jakob the Liar
    6.5
    • Samuel (as Janos Gosztonyi)
    • 1999
  • Alan Rickman and Greta Scacchi in Rasputin (1996)
    Rasputin
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • 1st Minister
    • 1996
  • Alfred (1995)
    Alfred
    4.8
    • Father Hess
    • 1995
  • Fruzsina Eszes and Judit Hernádi in Awakening (1995)
    Awakening
    6.5
    • 1995
  • Familia Kft. (1991)
    Familia Kft.
    5.0
    TV Series
    • Puskás
    • 1995
  • Alan Rickman and Amanda Ooms in Mesmer (1994)
    Mesmer
    5.8
    • Footman
    • 1994
  • Rádióaktív BUÉK (1993)
    Rádióaktív BUÉK
    2.6
    TV Movie
    • Zicher biztosító munkatársa
    • 1993
  • Kisváros (1993)
    Kisváros
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Bank Manager
    • 1993
  • Kutyakomédiák (1992)
    Kutyakomédiák
    TV Mini Series
    • Toxikológus (uncredited)
    • 1992
  • Michael Gambon in Maigret (1992)
    Maigret
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Jeff Claes (as Janos Gosztonyi)
    • 1992

Writer

  • Alkony
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • Hetérák párbeszédei
    TV Movie
    • screenplay
    • 1981
  • Valaki a sötétböl
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1970

Director

  • Hetérák párbeszédei
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1981
  • A gonosztevö
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1974

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Janos Gosztonyi
  • Born
    • July 9, 1926
    • Budapest, Hungary
  • Died
    • March 5, 2014
    • Budapest, Hungary
  • Spouse
    • Viola Thirring1969 - March 5, 2014 (his death, 1 child)

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