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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
all 86
Movies 84
TV Shows 2
The Atomic Submarine (1959)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
Samson and Delilah (1949)
Pirates of Monterey (1947)
Where There's Life (1947)
Unconquered (1947)
The Hitler Gang (1944)
For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943)
Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines (1943)
They Raid by Night (1942)
Forced Landing (1941)
Federal Fugitives (1941)
The Sea Hawk (1940)
Strange Cargo (1940)
Pound Foolish (1940)
Disputed Passage (1939)
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939)
Submarine Patrol (1938)
Suez (1938)
King of the Newsboys (1938)
Big City (1937)
Men in Exile (1937)
Trouble in Morocco (1937)
The Plainsman (1936)
Dancing Pirate (1936)
A Feather in Her Hat (1935)
Mister Dynamite (1935)
Roberta (1935)
When London Sleeps (1934)
The Three Cornered Hat (1934)
The Song You Gave Me (1933)
The Rebel (1932)
The Doomed Battalion (1932)
Safe in Hell (1931)
Men in Her Life (1931)
The Black Camel (1931)
Doctors' Wives (1931)
Captain Thunder (1930)
Eternal Love (1929)
The Divine Lady (1928)
Sinners' Parade (1928)
Tenth Avenue (1928)
Chicago (1927)
The Forbidden Woman (1927)
The Angel of Broadway (1927)
The King of Kings (1927)
The Little Adventuress (1927)
Fighting Love (1927)
The Volga Boatman (1926)
Silken Shackles (1926)
Her Dancing Partner (1925)
Ballet Rats (1925)
Feet of Clay (1924)
Changing Husbands (1924)
Triumph (1924)
Poisoned Paradise (1924)
Avalanche (1923)
Young Medardus (1923)
Sodom and Gomorrah (1922)
Eine versunkene Welt (1922)
Herren der Meere (1922)
Das Blut (1922)
Arme Violetta (1920)
White Rose (1919)
A skorpió (1918)
Hotel Imperial (1918)
Mágnás Miska (1917)
The Wolf (1917)
Havasi Magdolna (1916)
Bánk bán (1915)
The Yellow Foal (1914)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1891-03-31
Deathday1976-06-06 (85 years old)
Birth PlaceKisvárda, Hungary
CitizenshipsUnited States, Hungary
Also Known AsMihály Várkonyi, Viktor Varkonyi, Victor Varkonyi, Michael Varkonyi, Michal Victor Varconyi, Michael Varconyi, Michael Varconi, Várkonyi Mihály, Виктор Варкони
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