
Victor Varconi
- Date of Birth: 1891-03-30
- Date of Death: 1976-06-06
- Place of Birth: Kisvárda, Austria-Hungary
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,... 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.

The Cult of the Body
Romance, Drama • 1930 January

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mystery, Drama, Crime • 1955 October

Big City
Drama • 1937 September

The Sea Hawk
Adventure, History, Romance • 1940 August

Roberta
Comedy, Music, Romance • 1935 March

Strange Cargo
Drama, Romance, Adventure • 1940 March

Pound Foolish
Crime • 1940 January

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Music, Romance • 1939 March

A Feather in Her Hat
Drama • 1935 October

Safe in Hell
Thriller, Drama • 1931 December