Bara Erdélyi, Oszkár (born August 28, 1945) is a Hungarian actor and director. He is best known for his roles in The Revenant (2015), The Notebook (2004), and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008).
Born in Budapest, Hungary, Oszkár was the eldest of three children. His father was an engineer, and his mother was a homemaker. Oszkár developed an interest in acting at an early age, and he attended a local drama school. After graduating, he moved to Vienna, where he studied at the Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.
Oszkár's career began in the early 1970s, when he appeared in several Hungarian films and television shows. He made his international debut in 1982, when he starred in the Hungarian-Italian drama The Revenant. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Oszkár was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
Oszkár continued to appear in films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including the James Bond film The Living Daylights (1987) and the hit comedy Cool Runnings (1993). He also appeared in the Academy Award-nominated The Notebook (2004) and the Academy Award-winning The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008).
In addition to his acting career, Oszkár has also directed several films, including the historical drama Déryné (2001) and the romantic comedy I Love You, Daddy (2007).
Throughout his career, Oszkár has been honored with numerous awards and accolades. In 2009, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary. He was also inducted into the Hungarian Hall of Fame in 2012.
Today, Oszkár continues to act and direct. He lives with his wife and two children in Budapest, Hungary.
