Károly Makk backdrop
91 years (deceased)

Károly Makk_

CANNES WINNER Hungary

"Born — Died "

Birthday
91
Lived
16
Credits
52 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
Hungarian
Spouses
Marianne Krencsey (1957-1960), Virág Dőry
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox

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Károly Makk: Film director (1925-2017).
Born (died at age 91).
Károly Makk has 16 credits in our database.

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AWARDS (2)

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Screen Actors Guild Awards
Jury Prize
1971
WON
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Cannes Film Festival
WON

Biography

Károly Makk (December 22, 1925 – August 30, 2017) was a Hungarian film director and screenwriter. Five of his films were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival; however, he won lesser awards at Cannes and elsewhere. He was born in Berettyóújfalu, Hungary. In 1973 he was a member of the jury at the 8th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1980, he was a member of the jury at the 30th Berlin International Film Festival.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Károly Makk?
Károly Makk was born on and passed away on at the age of 91.
What movies or shows has Károly Makk been in?
Károly Makk has 16 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Long Weekend in Pest and Buda (2003), The Gambler (1997), The Last Manuscript (1987), Lily in Love (1984), Another Way (1982).
Where can I find more information about Károly Makk?
You can find more about Károly Makk on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.

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