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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.
As actor
The Atomic Submarine
The Man Who Turned to Stone
Samson and Delilah
Where There's Life
Unconquered
Pirates of Monterey
Scotland Yard Investigator
The Hitler Gang
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines
Reap the Wild Wind
My Favorite Blonde
They Raid by Night
Federal Fugitives
Forced Landing
Strange Cargo
The Sea Hawk
Pound Foolish
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Everything Happens at Night
Disputed Passage
King of the Newsboys
Suez
Submarine Patrol
Trouble in Morocco
Big City
Men in Exile
Dancing Pirate
The Plainsman