Attila Ambrus nickname(s):
Ambrus Attila, Attila Ambrus, Viszkis Rabló, Whiskey Robber
Attila Ambrus date of birth:
October 6, 1967
How old is Attila Ambrus?
58
Where was Attila Ambrus born?
Fitod, Transylvania, Romania
Attila Ambrus body shape:
Athletic
What color are Attila Ambrus's eyes?
Brown - Light
What color is Attila Ambrus's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Attila Ambrus nationality?
Hungarian
What is Attila Ambrus's occupation?
Ceramist, Bank Robber, Ice Hockey Player
Short Biography
Attila Ambrus (October 6, 1967), alias Whiskey Robber, is a Hungarian former thief and professional ice hockey player. He became notorious during the 1990s for committing a string of undercover "gentleman robberies" in and around Budapest, Hungary while working a day job as a professional ice hockey player. He became (in)famous in Hungary as a folk hero symbolic of the times in the decade after the introduction of capitalism to the former Communist state. Ambrus was eventually caught and imprisoned for about 12 years, released in 2012. His story was made into a book, Ballad of the Whiskey Robber (2004), by author Julian Rubinstein, which has been optioned by Johnny Depp for a possible adaption to film.