His father, László Barabási, was a historian, museum director and writer, while his mother, Katalin Keresztes, taught literature, and later became director of a children's theater.
Tatăl lui, László Barabási, a fost un istoric, director de muzeu și scriitor, iar mama lui, Katalin Keresztes, a predat literatură, iar mai târziu a devenit directoarea unui teatru pentru copii.