István Avar

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

50Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 20, 1931

Birth Place: Egercsehi, Hungary

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of István Avar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of István Avar's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), István Avar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Villa Negra, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best István Avar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from István Avar's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Villa Negra: A past world is revived in the little cottage in the outskirts, next to the housing blocks under construction. Tamburás,

Villa Negra

1963•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Walking to Heaven: If there has ever been pure and undestroyable love, this is it. That is how Imre and Vera feel. The talented chemist los

Walking to Heaven

1959•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Assume Yourself: A story about the Hungarian pioneers summer vacations.

Assume Yourself

1975•Family

★7.2

★7.2

Hi, Junior!: Everyone loves little Junior, but nobody has time for him. So Junior decides to find Time with the help of his friends -

Hi, Junior!

1971•Comedy

★7.1

★7.1

The Round-Up: After the failure of the Kossuth's revolution of 1848, people suspected of supporting the revolution are sent to prison

The Round-Up

1966•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of István Avar.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2008	Zsaruvér és Csigavér III.: A szerencse fia	rendőrfőnök	Flop	Similar →
2002	Zsaruvér és Csigavér II.: Több tonna kámfor	rendőrfőnök	Average	Similar →
1991	God Walks Backwards	-	Flop	Similar →
1987	Wengler & Sons	Dr. Conrad Abel	Flop	Similar →
1987	A Fond Farewell to the Prince	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	The Enchanted Dollar	Új rendõrfõnök	Average	Similar →
1983	Elcserélt szerelem	Pusztai	Flop	Similar →
1982	II. József császár	II. József	Flop	Similar →
1979	A Bright Star at the Stake	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Two Stories from the Recent Past	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	Labyrinth	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Assume Yourself	Dr. Kerekes	Super Hit	Similar →
1974	Dashing Girls	Szaffián	Flop	Similar →
1974	Cobweb	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Last Chance	Jakus István	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Black City	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	Agnus Dei	Kerekes	Flop	Similar →
1971	Hi, Junior!	Szemetes	Hit	Similar →
1971	A bunker	Feldman	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Spell	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Those Who Wear Glasses	Tibor	Flop	Similar →
1969	Mocorgó	Schreier	Flop	Similar →
1969	Binding Sentiments	Apor igazgató	Hit	Similar →
1969	7 kérdés a szerelemről (és 3 alkérdés)	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Valley	Zoltán	Flop	Similar →
1968	Forbidden Ground	Ügyész	Flop	Similar →
1967	Red-Letter Days	Gyula	Flop	Similar →
1967	Tök az adu	Szekerák	Flop	Similar →
1967	Miért beszél annyit Mrs. Piper?	Mr. Westerby	Flop	Similar →
1967	A múmia közbeszól	Takács Károly	Flop	Similar →
1966	Törékeny boldogság	Enyedi Zsolt	Flop	Similar →
1966	Cold Days	Corporal Dorner	Hit	Similar →
1966	The Round-Up	Vallató I	Hit	Similar →
1965	No Love, Please	Frank	Hit	Similar →
1965	Blow-Ball	-	Average	Similar →
1964	Másfél millió	Gyula	Flop	Similar →
1963	Villa Negra	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	Dialogue	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	Cantata	Balázs	Hit	Similar →
1962	Every Day - Sunday	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	The Fanatics	Csõgyárigazgató	Average	Similar →
1962	Autumn Star	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Just a Joke	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Test Trip	Tóth	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Land of Promise	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	A Houseful of Bliss	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	Walking to Heaven	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	Sleepless Years	Tutó	Flop	Similar →
1959	Love on Thursday	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Iron Flower	Pettersen István	Average	Similar →

István Avar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of István Avar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring István Avar is "Villa Negra" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has István Avar acted in?

István Avar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by István Avar?

Other notable films include "Walking to Heaven", "Assume Yourself", and "Hi, Junior!".