Victor Varconi

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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.

Victor Varconi is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 15 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Unconquered (1947), For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943), The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939), The Plainsman (1936), The King of Kings (1927), Sodom and Gomorrah (1922), Eine versunkene Welt (1922), Masters of the Sea (1922). The recorded credits span 1914 to 1947, including 15 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.