Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1891-03-30
Day of Death
1976-06-06
Place of Birth
Kisvárda, Austria-Hungary
Victor Varconi
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Victor Varconi (born Mihály Várkonyi, 31 March 1891 – 6 June 1976) was a highly successful silent film actor in Hungary. Born in Kisvárda, Austria-Hungary, Varconi was the first Hungarian actor to make a film in the United States. His normal speaking accent sounded almost exactly like that of Transylvanian Bela Lugosi. He worked under contract to Cecil B. DeMille, and played Pontius Pilate in DeMille's 1927 production of The King of Kings. Because of his accent, Varconi's popularity waned with the advent of sound films and he was cast in smaller parts, often playing Hispanic characters. He worked on the New York City stage and wrote for radio. He died from a heart attack in Santa Barbara, California on 6 June 1976 at the age of 85. He was interred at the Calvary Cemetery, East Los Angeles, California, US.
Filmography (87)
The Atomic Submarine
1959
The Man Who Turned to Stone
1957
Samson and Delilah
1949
Pirates of Monterey
1947
Where There's Life
1947
Unconquered
1947
Scotland Yard Investigator
1945
The Hitler Gang
1944
For Whom the Bell Tolls
1943
Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines
1943
They Raid by Night
1942
My Favorite Blonde
1942
Reap the Wild Wind
1942
Forced Landing
1941
