Hungarian actors died in 1954

Here are 1 famous actors from Hungary died in 1954:

Ernest Vajda

Ernest Vajda (May 27, 1886 Komárno-April 3, 1954 Woodland Hills) also known as Ernő Vajda, Erno Vajda or Ernö Vajda was a Hungarian playwright, screenwriter, novelist and actor. His child is called Thomas Vajda.

Ernest Vajda was born in Komárno, Slovakia (then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire) and grew up in Budapest, Hungary. He began his career in the arts as a journalist and theater critic before making his mark as a playwright and screenwriter. He wrote numerous plays during his career, many of which were performed in theaters across Europe, and he also wrote screenplays for several Hollywood films, including the Marx Brothers' classic "A Night at the Opera" (1935).

In addition to writing, Vajda also acted in several films, including "Little Caesar" (1931) and "Five Graves to Cairo" (1943). He even earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Random Harvest" (1942).

Vajda was married several times throughout his life and had one son, Thomas Vajda. He passed away in Woodland Hills, California in 1954 at the age of 67. Despite his relatively short life, his contributions to theater and film continue to be celebrated today.

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