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Victor Varconi

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Hungarian actor (1891–1976)

Person · Open Library

Born
1891
Died
1976
Works
1

Top works

  • It's not enough to be Hungarian

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Film & TV

Kisvárda, Austria-Hungary

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.…

Known for

  • The Atomic Submarine — Clifford Kent1959
  • The Man Who Turned to Stone — Dr. Myer1957
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents — Count d'Auberge1955
  • Samson and Delilah — Lord of Ashdod1949
  • Studio One1948
  • Where There's Life — Finance Minister Zavitch1947
  • Unconquered — Captain Simeon Ecuyer1947
  • Pirates of Monterey — Capt. Cordova1947
  • Scotland Yard Investigator — Jules1945
  • The Hitler Gang — Rudolph Hess1944

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Chile
Active from
1932-09-28
Active to
1973-09-16
contemporary folknueva canciónnueva canción chilenasinger-songwriter

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Viktor
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Kisvárda
Place of death
Santa Barbara
Occupation
actor
Languages spoken
Hungarian
Field of work
film
Image
Victor Varconi in Roberta (1935) trailer.jpg
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cause of death
myocardial infarction
date of birth
1891-03-31
date of death
1976-07-26
Commons category
Victor Varconi
manner of death
natural causes
place of burial
Calvary Cemetery
start of work period
1913-00-00
name in native language
Várkonyi Mihály
Sources (4)

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