Actor

Victor Varconi

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Movies: 74Series: 2

TMDB ID: 117735

IMDb ID: nm0889511

Known for: Acting

Born: March 30, 1891

Died: June 6, 1976

Age: 85

Place of birth: Kisvárda, Austria-Hungary

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1914 - 1959

Years active: 46

Average TMDB rating: 6.44

Wikidata: Q374167

Also known as

Mihály Várkonyi • Viktor Varkonyi • Victor Varkonyi • Michael Varkonyi • Michal Victor Varconyi • Michael Varconyi • Michael Varconi • Várkonyi Mihály • Виктор Варкони

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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.