Klári Tolnay

actor
Budapest, 14 July 1914 – Budapest, 27 October 1998
Posthumous associate member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)
1992governmental award

Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

One of the four highest Hungarian state awards is the Hungarian Order of Merit, which is granted in various grades to individuals who perform exemplary activities in culture, science, art, or their own field, in order to advance Hungary’’s interests and promote universal human values.

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1984governmental award

Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary

High-ranking state award for contributions in the struggle for peace or the building of the country, as well as for promoting cooperation and friendly relations between Hungary and foreign states, and for efforts in consolidating international peace and friendship, awarded in several grades. Discontinued in 1991.

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1974governmental award

Order of Merit for Work, Gold Class

High-ranking Hungarian state award during the years of state socialism, with multiple grades, recognizing outstanding work in various areas of society.

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1954governmental award

Outstanding Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic

One of the most prestigious Hungarian state awards for the arts. The recipient is entitled to the title “Outstanding Artist of Hungary” (short: “Outstanding Artist”). Only those who already hold the Meritorious Artist award and have held it for at least five years are eligible.

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1952governmental award

Kossuth Prize, Gold Class

The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.

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1951governmental award

Kossuth Prize, Silver Class

The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.

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1950governmental award

Meritorious Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic

State award for artists who have created outstanding artistic values over a prolonged period in Hungarian national culture and artistic fields (theatre, music, dance, circus, film, visual, photography, applied arts), and who already hold an artistic award granted by the minister responsible for culture. The recipient is entitled to the title “Meritorious Artist of Hungary” (short: “Meritorious Artist”).

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