Alfonzó

Biography

Alfonzó was a Hungarian artist and parodist born Markos József in 1912. He successfully survived the Ukrainian famine by not paying his labor dues as a Jew in Hungary during the war, before joining Vidám Színpad (Distra Podio) in 1951 and becoming its leading star. Known for his pantomime skills, Alfonzó parodied professions and conduct with remarkable ability, creating iconic characters like the Chekhov hero.