About János Komlós
Lived 1922 – 1980 (aged 58). János Komlós was a Hungarian journalist, stand-up comedian, theatre manager, translator, newspaper editor and dramaturge.
János Komlós (9 February 1922, in Budapest – 18 July 1980, in Budapest) was an influential Hungarian-Jewish writer, journalist, stand-up comedian during the Kádár political era in Hungary. A member of the ÁVH before 1956, he became an editor of the Népszabadság the Communist Party daily. In 1967, he founded the Mikroszkóp Színpad, which he directed until his death.
He was known for Minden kezdet nehéz (1966), Nem várok holnapig... (1967) and Teenager party (1966).
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Who was János Komlós?
Hungarian writer and comedian (1922–1980)
When was János Komlós born?
János Komlós was born on 9 February 1922 in Budapest.
When did János Komlós die?
János Komlós died on 18 July 1980 in Budapest.
What was János Komlós's occupation?
János Komlós was a journalist, stand-up comedian, theatre manager, translator, newspaper editor and dramaturge.
What nationality was János Komlós?
János Komlós was Hungarian.
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