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János Gosztonyi(1926-2014)

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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 previously 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
6.0
  • Actor
  • 1968
A gonosztevö
TV Movie
  • Director
  • 1974

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Actor

  • Children (2014)
    Children
  • The Porter
  • I ragazzi della via Pál (2003)
    I ragazzi della via Pál
  • Pernilla August and Christian Bale in Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999)
    Mary, Mother of Jesus
  • Istennél a kegyelem
  • Robin Williams in Jakob the Liar (1999)
    Jakob the Liar
    • (as Janos Gosztonyi)
  • Alan Rickman and Greta Scacchi in Rasputin (1996)
    Rasputin
  • Alfred (1995)
    Alfred
  • Fruzsina Eszes and Judit Hernádi in Awakening (1995)
    Awakening
  • Familia Kft. (1991)
    Familia Kft.
  • Alan Rickman and Amanda Ooms in Mesmer (1994)
    Mesmer
  • Rádióaktív BUÉK
  • Kisváros (1993)
    Kisváros
  • Kutyakomédiák
  • Maigret (1992)
    Maigret
    • (as Janos Gosztonyi)

Writer

  • Alkony
  • Hetérák párbeszédei
  • Valaki a sötétböl

Director

  • Hetérák párbeszédei
  • A gonosztevö

Personal details

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    • July 9, 1926
    • Budapest, Hungary
    • March 5, 2014
    • Budapest, Hungary
    • Viola Thirring1969 - March 5, 2014 (his death, 1 child)

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