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Géza Röhrig, born on May 11, 1967 in Budapest, Hungary, is a poet, singer and writer. Géza Röhrig is 59 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Eötvös Loránd University. Recorded honors include Kossuth Prize (2016).
My Take
Géza Röhrig is one of the most remarkable acting discoveries I can think of. A Budapest poet with a Kossuth Prize, he took his first leading film role in Son of Saul and delivered a performance of almost unbearable interior weight, helping it win at Cannes and the Academy Awards. I'm convinced his background as a poet is precisely why he could hold such devastating silences. He acts from a place of language and memory rather than technique. To me he isn't merely an actor but a witness, and his gaze carries a moral gravity that's rare on screen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Géza Röhrig
- Name (Japanese)
- ルーリグ・ゲーザ
- Reading
- るーりぐ・げーざ
- Born
- May 11, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
- Origin
- Budapest, Hungary
- Occupation
- poet / actor / singer / writer / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Eötvös Loránd University
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Kossuth Prize
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A9za%20R%C3%B6hrig
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19816843
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Géza Röhrig born?
Born May 11, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Géza Röhrig from?
Géza Röhrig is from Budapest, Hungary.
What does Géza Röhrig do?
Géza Röhrig works as poet, actor, singer, writer, film actor.
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