József Madaras (16 August 1937 – 24 April 2007) was a Hungarian actor, one of the most representative figures of Hungarian cinema in the second half of the 20th century. His career is inextricably linked to director Miklós Jancsó, for whom he played memorable roles in iconic films such as *The Round-Up* (1966), *Silence and Cry* (1968), and *Agnus Dei* (1971). A versatile actor with an intense and expressive face, he excelled at portraying proletarian characters, soldiers, or peasants, bringing a remarkable physicality to the screen. In addition to Jancsó, he worked with other important directors such as István Szabó in *Lovefilm* (1970) and Sándor Sára in *80 Hussars* (1978). His prolific career, spanning over eighty films, was recognized with prestigious awards, including the Mari Jászai Prize twice and the Kossuth Prize in 1996, Hungary's highest cultural honor. Internationally, he won the Best Actor award at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1976 for his performance in *Spider-Football*.