Hungarian actresses died in 1970
Here are 1 famous actresses from Hungary died in 1970:
Roszika Dolly
Roszika Dolly (October 25, 1892 Hungary-February 1, 1970 New York City) a.k.a. Roszika Deutsch or Rosie Dolly was a Hungarian vaudeville performer and actor.
She began her career in Budapest performing in various cabarets and theaters. In the early 1920s, she moved to Berlin and became a star of the cabaret scene there, known for her comedic timing, singing, and dancing. In the late 1920s, she began acting in German films, often cast in comedic roles.
However, with the rise of Nazism, Dolly fled Germany in 1933 and emigrated to the United States. She continued her career as a performer in New York, appearing in various theater productions and films. She also became a popular radio personality, hosting her own show and serving as a guest on other programs.
Despite her success in the US, Dolly continued to experience anti-Semitism and struggled to make a living at times. Nevertheless, she remained active in the entertainment industry until her death in 1970. Her legacy lives on as one of the pioneering women in vaudeville and comedic film acting during the early 20th century.
Dolly was born into a Jewish family in Hungary and was the youngest of five siblings. Her father was a butcher who also worked as a cantor in their local synagogue. Dolly showed an early interest in performing and began taking dance and singing lessons as a child. Her talent soon caught the attention of local theater producers, and she began performing in vaudeville shows in Budapest as a teenager.
After achieving success in Berlin in the 1920s, Dolly appeared in over 20 German films before emigrating to the United States. She continued to act in films in the US and appeared in several Broadway productions, including "A Flag is Born," which was written by Ben Hecht and starred Marlon Brando.
In addition to her career as a performer, Dolly was a political activist and advocate for Jewish causes. During World War II, she worked with the Jewish Labor Committee to bring attention to the plight of European Jews and helped organize various fundraising events.
Dolly never had children and was married twice. Her first marriage was to artist Hermann Markun, who died in 1927. She later married actor and comedian Harry Froman, but they divorced after a few years.
Despite facing discrimination in her career and personal life, Dolly remained a resilient and witty performer who inspired generations of entertainers. Today, she is remembered as one of the trailblazing women who paved the way for female comedians and actors in Hollywood.