
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.

Studio One
TV • 1948

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV • 1955

The Yellow Foal
MOVIE • 1914

Unconquered
MOVIE • 1947

Samson and Delilah
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The Sea Hawk
MOVIE • 1940

Reap the Wild Wind
MOVIE • 1942

The Red Peacock
MOVIE • 1920

The Plainsman
MOVIE • 1936

Big City
MOVIE • 1937

For Whom the Bell Tolls
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The King of Kings
MOVIE • 1927

Roberta
MOVIE • 1935

A Feather in Her Hat
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Chicago
MOVIE • 1927

The Black Camel
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Triumph
MOVIE • 1924

Where There's Life
MOVIE • 1947