Remember Imre Sinkovits. This plaque commemorates his life. It marks the house where he lived from 1934 to 1951.
The Sinkovits Imre Plaque was unveiled on January 18 2011. This date marked the tenth anniversary of his death. Sinkovits Imre was born in Budapest on September 21 1928. He died on January 17 2001.
Sinkovits Imre graduated in 1951 from the Academy of Drama and Film. He was a member of the National Theatre until 1957. For four years, he was a member of the József Attila Theatre. In 1963, he rejoined the National Theatre. He became a lifetime member in 1989.
Sinkovits Imre earned many awards during his career. He received the Kossuth Prize in 1966. He also won the Jászai Mari Prize twice in 1955 and 1962. He was named an Artist of Merit in 1970. Four years later, he became an Outstanding Artist.
The Sinkovits Imre Plaque reminds us of his significant roles. He is known for his film roles. These include “A Tizedes meg a többiek.” He also starred in “Két félidő a pokolban” and “Egy szerelem három éjszakája.” Sinkovits Imre appeared with Zoltán Latinovits. They starred in “Isten hozta, őrnagy úr.” This film was based on István Örkény’s play, Tóték.
Many remember him as István Dobó in Egri csillagok. His portrayal shaped how generations view this historical figure. In the film Honfoglalás, he played Álmos Vezér. This film commemorated the 1100th anniversary of the Magyar arrival. Franco Nero also starred in this movie.
Sinkovits Imre gave countless memorable stage performances. His notable roles include Moses in Imre Madách’s play. He also played János Husz in László Németh’s drama. Other roles include Kurrah in Csongor és Tünde. He was also Prospero in The Tempest. He played Bódi Vencel in András Sütő’s Advent a Hargitán. Sinkovits Imre also performed in Örkény’s Tóték on stage.
Sinkovits Imre received nearly every state honor during his career. A versatile talent, he was the Hungarian voice of Papa Smurf. Few could recite poetry as beautifully as he did. He recited Petőfi’s National Song during revolutionary times. He risked political persecution.
In the 1990s, he often spoke at political events. He defended Hungarian culture. He strongly supported the national conservative side. After the change of regime, he campaigned for the Hungarian Democratic Forum.
Sinkovits Imre lived for seventy-three years. His name became synonymous with quality theatre. His performances as Dobó, Bánk, and Ádám remain iconic. The Sinkovits Imre Plaque honors a great national figure.