Károly Mezey
1921–2007 (age 86)
Biography
Károly Mezey, born in 1921, graced both stage and screen with a commanding presence that lifted every production he joined and inspired a generation of actors in Szeged and beyond. His voice and physicality made him a go-to performer for roles requiring both warmth and authority.
When he passed in 2007, theatre lovers and fellow artists remembered his generosity in rehearsals, his unfailing humor, and the legacy of performances that continue to echo in Hungarian dramatics.