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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.
Known for
Studio OneSeries • 1948
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1955
Samson and DelilahMovie • 1949
UnconqueredMovie • 1947
For Whom the Bell TollsMovie • 1943
The Sea HawkMovie • 1940
The King of KingsMovie • 1927
The PlainsmanMovie • 1936
Strange CargoMovie • 1940
Reap the Wild WindMovie • 1942
The Story of Vernon and Irene CastleMovie • 1939
Safe in HellMovie • 1931
RobertaMovie • 1935
The Atomic SubmarineMovie • 1959
ChicagoMovie • 1927
My Favorite BlondeMovie • 1942
The Divine LadyMovie • 1928
The Black CamelMovie • 1931