Oscar Beregi | |
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Born | Oszkár Bergeri 24 January 1876
Budapest, Hungary |
Died | 18 October 1965
Hollywood, California, U.S. | (aged 89)
Resting place | Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Santa Monica |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1916-1953 |
Children |
Oscar Beregi Jr. Lea Beregi [1] |
Oscar Beregi (born Oszkár Beregi, 24 January 1876 – 18 October 1965) was a Hungarian-Jewish [2] actor who appeared primarily in German films. [3]
Beregi was born in Budapest, Hungary, and was the father of actor Oscar Beregi Jr. He acted on stage in Hungary for 21 years. [4] In April 1920, as "the only Jewish actor of prominence" acting with the Budapest National Theatre, he was the subject of a demonstration that led to the group's changing its program and presenting a play in which Beregi did not participate. [5]
In the early 1920s, Beregi was exiled from Hungary because of his "alleged political activities". [6] During the exile he acted in Vienna for four years. [6] He served as president of the Film Actors' Association of Vienna. [7] Beregi appeared in 27 films between 1916 and 1953. He played Professor Baum in Fritz Lang's film The Testament of Dr. Mabuse.[ citation needed] In 1926, Beregi signed a five-year contract with Universal Pictures. [8]
Beregi died in Hollywood, California, and was buried in Budapest, Hungary. [3]
Oscar Beregi | |
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Born | Oszkár Bergeri 24 January 1876
Budapest, Hungary |
Died | 18 October 1965
Hollywood, California, U.S. | (aged 89)
Resting place | Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Santa Monica |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1916-1953 |
Children |
Oscar Beregi Jr. Lea Beregi [1] |
Oscar Beregi (born Oszkár Beregi, 24 January 1876 – 18 October 1965) was a Hungarian-Jewish [2] actor who appeared primarily in German films. [3]
Beregi was born in Budapest, Hungary, and was the father of actor Oscar Beregi Jr. He acted on stage in Hungary for 21 years. [4] In April 1920, as "the only Jewish actor of prominence" acting with the Budapest National Theatre, he was the subject of a demonstration that led to the group's changing its program and presenting a play in which Beregi did not participate. [5]
In the early 1920s, Beregi was exiled from Hungary because of his "alleged political activities". [6] During the exile he acted in Vienna for four years. [6] He served as president of the Film Actors' Association of Vienna. [7] Beregi appeared in 27 films between 1916 and 1953. He played Professor Baum in Fritz Lang's film The Testament of Dr. Mabuse.[ citation needed] In 1926, Beregi signed a five-year contract with Universal Pictures. [8]
Beregi died in Hollywood, California, and was buried in Budapest, Hungary. [3]