Hungarian actors born in 1900
Here are 5 famous actors from Hungary were born in 1900:
Jules White
Jules White (September 17, 1900 Budapest-April 30, 1985 Van Nuys) also known as Jules Weiss or Julius Weiss was a Hungarian film director, film producer, actor, voice actor and screenwriter. His children are called Harold White and Ruth Godfrey.
White was best known for his work with The Three Stooges, having directed and produced over 200 of their comedic shorts during the 1930s and 1940s. He also worked on feature films for Columbia Pictures, including the film noir classic "The Big Heat" (1953) starring Glenn Ford and Lee Marvin. In addition to his work in film, White also served in the US Army during World War I and was a member of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences. Despite his prolific career in Hollywood, White retired from the film industry in the 1950s and lived out the remainder of his life in Van Nuys, California with his wife and children.
Ferenc Szabó
Ferenc Szabó (September 16, 1900 Nagymágocs-September 28, 1978 Budapest) was a Hungarian actor and film score composer.
He began his acting career in the 1920s and quickly gained fame for his performances on stage and in film. Szabó acted in over 100 movies throughout his career and was considered one of the most versatile actors of his time.
In addition to his acting, Szabo was also known for his musical talents. He composed the scores for several films in the 1930s and 1940s, and his musical abilities were showcased in several of his roles on stage and screen.
Szabo's career was interrupted by World War II when he was forced to join the Hungarian army. After the war, he returned to acting and continued to perform until his death in 1978.
Throughout his career, Szabo received numerous awards and honors for his work in the arts, including the Kossuth Prize, the highest award for artists in Hungary. He is remembered as one of the most influential figures in Hungarian culture and a true icon in the history of Hungarian cinema.
Nicholas Bela
Nicholas Bela (July 18, 1900 Budapest-November 18, 1963 New York City) also known as Miklós Béla or Nick Bela was a Hungarian actor.
He began his career in Budapest's thriving theater scene in the 1920s, and eventually moved on to appearing in films. In the 1930s, he starred in a number of Hungarian and German films, including the popular 1931 Hungarian film, "Hyppolit, the Butler". After World War II, he emigrated to the United States and settled in New York City, where he continued to act in films and on stage. In the U.S., he appeared in a number of productions, including the 1953 film "Lili" and the 1956 film "The Swan". Despite his success as an actor, Bela experienced financial difficulties and died in relative obscurity in 1963. However, his work in European and American cinema has since earned him recognition as a talented actor of his time.
Pál Fekete
Pál Fekete (November 4, 1900 Budapest-January 3, 1959 Budapest) was a Hungarian actor and opera singer.
He began his career in the 1920s as an operatic baritone at the Hungarian State Opera, but later transitioned to acting and performed in numerous films and plays throughout his career. Fekete was known for his versatile acting skills, playing both comedic and serious roles. He was awarded the Kossuth Prize posthumously in 1960 for his contributions to Hungarian culture. In addition to his performances, Fekete also translated several plays into Hungarian and was a published writer of short stories and memoirs. Fekete married actress and opera singer Lola Pataki and they had two children together.
Nandor Bihary
Nandor Bihary (March 20, 1900 Gyöngyös-August 19, 1948 Budapest) also known as Bihari Nándor, Bihari N. or Nándor Bihary was a Hungarian actor.
He began his acting career in the 1920s and became a prominent figure in Hungarian theater and film. Bihary appeared in over 100 films during his career, and is best remembered for his roles in popular Hungarian films such as "Valahol Európában" (Somewhere in Europe) and "Ének a búzamezőkről" (Song of the Wheat Fields).
Bihary was also an active member of the Hungarian resistance during World War II, and worked with other artists and intellectuals to oppose Nazi and fascist ideologies. He was eventually arrested by the Gestapo in 1944 and sent to a concentration camp, but managed to escape and return to Hungary.
Despite his bravery and contributions to Hungarian culture, Bihary was targeted by the communist government after the war due to his perceived "bourgeois" background. He was eventually arrested, tried and executed in 1948. Bihary's legacy continues to be celebrated in Hungary, where he is recognized as a cultural icon and symbol of resistance against oppression.