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János Derzsi

János Derzsi

Actor · Born April 20, 1954 (72) · Nyírábrány, Hungary

János Derzsi (born 20 April 1954 in Nyírábrány) is a Hungarian actor, who has appeared in more than eighty films since 1979. He is perhaps best known for his collaborations with director Béla Tarr, having appeared in six of Tarr's films between 1982 and 2011.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 20, 1954 (72)
From
Nyírábrány, Hungary
Works as
Actor
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 59 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 39% in 30 days

What are János Derzsi's films like?

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 96th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 82nd percentile
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Shadow
2 of 3
Trickster
1 of 3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch János Derzsi's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (3).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for János Derzsi's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

59 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Hungarian Dressmaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Hadik(2023)

    as Mihály

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Az Út Végén (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • The Darkest Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Man

  • A sommelier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • 1945(2017)

    as Veterán

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Indian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Caretaker

  • White God(2014)

    as Homeless man

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Dear Betrayed Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as János

  • The Turin Horse(2011)

    as Ohlsdorfer

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Keleti Pu. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Father's Acre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Father

  • Pile-Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Hajléktalan

  • The Man from London(2007)

    as Brown

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Tabló (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Dolina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Vidra

  • Hourglass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • The Sun Street Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Juli apja

  • An Old-Fashioned Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Imre

  • Hunting for Englishmen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Count Falussy

  • Hasutasok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Sándor Tüdő

  • Csudafilm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Hozsó

  • Másnap(2004)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Control(2003)

    as Utolsó utas

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • A Long Weekend in Pest and Buda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Taxisofőr

  • The Bridgeman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Kísértések(2002)

    as Szkárosi Tibor

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Smouldering Cigarette (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Werckmeister Harmonies(2000)

    as Man In The Broad-Cloth Coat

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Glamour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as A férfi

  • Kisses and Scratches (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Satantango(1994)

    as Kráner

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Utrius (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Hoppá(1993)

    as Gabika

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Rapture of Deceit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • The Last Summer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • God Walks Backwards (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Twilight(1990)

    as K.

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Fast and Loose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Attila

  • Meteo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as menekülő ember

  • Laurin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Arne

  • A Fond Farewell to the Prince (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Wall Driller (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Tolerance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Blind Endeavour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Factory manager

  • Autumn Almanac (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as János, Hédi fia

  • Heavenly Hosts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Lieutenant Radovics

  • The Dog's Night Song (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as A katonatiszt

  • Forbidden Relations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Sógor

  • Macbeth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Heart Tremors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Narcissus and Psyche (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Zoltán Lovászi

  • Circus Maximus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • A Priceless Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Gábor, Irén férje

  • Allegro Barbaro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Hungarian Rhapsody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Wrong-doers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Gelencsér Jóska

  • Halo of Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Valentin

Career shape

Biggest box office

White God (2014)

$616K worldwide

Highest rated

Satantango (1994)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

White God (2014)

Film career

19842017

Peak 2010 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 10% of 10 roles

Counts over their MovieCove titles; a title counts in every role they held on it. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.