About János Herskó
Lived 1926 – 2011 (aged 85). János Herskó was a Hungarian and Swedish film director, actor, screenwriter and director.
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. In 1963, he was a member of the jury at the 3rd Moscow International Film Festival.
Selected filmography Under the City (1953) Iron Flower (1958) And Then The Guy... (1966) Second Dance (1983)
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Who was János Herskó?
Hungarian-born actor and film director (1926-2011)
When was János Herskó born?
János Herskó was born on 9 April 1926 in Budapest.
When did János Herskó die?
János Herskó died on 12 October 2011 in Budapest.
What was János Herskó's occupation?
János Herskó was a film director, actor, screenwriter and director.
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János Herskó was Hungarian and Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). János Herskó. https://biography.guide/janos-hersko/
MLA: "János Herskó." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/janos-hersko/.
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