About Ferenc Kiss
Lived 1893 – 1978 (aged 85). Ferenc Kiss was a Hungarian actor, film actor and film director.
Ferenc Kiss (16 April 1892 – 13 August 1978) was a Hungarian actor. He appeared in more than fifty films from 1921 to 1977.
He was the first President of the Hungarian Film Chamber and was outspokenly antisemitic at a time when Anti-Jewish Laws were restricting Hungarian Jews from participating in the Hungarian Film Industry. At his trial in December 1945 following the Second World War he insisted he was following the will of his members.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ferenc Kiss?
Hungarian actor (1892–1978)
When was Ferenc Kiss born?
Ferenc Kiss was born on 15 April 1893 in Székesfehérvár.
When did Ferenc Kiss die?
Ferenc Kiss died on 13 August 1978 in Budapest.
What was Ferenc Kiss's occupation?
Ferenc Kiss was an actor, film actor and film director.
What nationality was Ferenc Kiss?
Ferenc Kiss was Hungarian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ferenc Kiss (actor)
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