Ákos Egressy

1832–1914 (age 82)

Biography

Ákos Egressy, born in 1832, was a stalwart of the nineteenth-century stage, revered for his dignified portrayal of historical and contemporary heroes alike.

He championed the development of professional theatre in Budapest and mentored emerging talent, and he rests in the New Public Cemetery, Budapest, remembered as a pillar of Hungarian drama and a calming presence behind the curtains.