Victor Varconi
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 (89 titles)
5.3MovieThe Atomic Submarine
Clifford Kent · 1959
5.2MovieThe Man Who Turned to Stone
Dr. Myer · 1957
7.8ShowAlfred Hitchcock Presents
Count d'Auberge · 1955
6.6MovieSamson and Delilah
Lord of Ashdod · 1949
5.4ShowStudio One
1948
5.6MoviePirates of Monterey
Capt. Cordova · 1947
6.4MovieWhere There's Life
Finance Minister Zavitch · 1947
6.5MovieUnconquered
Captain Simeon Ecuyer · 1947
6.5MovieScotland Yard Investigator
Jules · 1945
6.3MovieThe Hitler Gang
Rudolph Hess · 1944
6.5MovieFor Whom the Bell Tolls
Primitivo · 1943
6.0MovieUndercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines
Enemy Security Officer · 1943
5.3MovieThey Raid by Night
Col. Otto von Ritter · 1942
6.4MovieMy Favorite Blonde
Miller · 1942
6.4MovieReap the Wild Wind
Lubbock · 1942
6.0MovieForced Landing
Hendrick van Deuren (uncredited) · 1941
6.3MovieFederal Fugitives
Otto Lieberman · 1941
7.2MovieThe Sea Hawk
Gen. Aguirre · 1940
7.0MovieStrange Cargo
Fisherman · 1940
8.0MoviePound Foolish
Victor Lestrade · 1940
5.3MovieEverything Happens at Night
Cavas · 1939
7.0MovieDisputed Passage
Dr. LaFerriere · 1939
6.6MovieMr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Paul Borodoff · 1939
7.0MovieThe Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Grand Duke · 1939
6.7MovieSubmarine Patrol
Italian Naval Chaplain Vanzano · 1938
5.5MovieSuez
Victor Hugo · 1938
4.8MovieKing of the Newsboys
Wire Arno · 1938
7.7MovieBig City
Paul Roya · 1937
5.0MovieMen in Exile
Gomez · 1937
6.5MovieTrouble in Morocco
Kamaroff · 1937