Oscar Beregi (actor, born 1876)


Oscar Beregi was a Hungarian-Jewish actor who appeared primarily in German films.

Biography

Beregi was born in Budapest, Hungary, and was the father of actor Oscar Beregi Jr.
Beregi acted on stage in Hungary for 21 years. In April 1920, as "the only Jewish actor of prominence" acting with the Budapest National Theatre, he was the subject of a demonstration that led to the group's changing its program and presenting a play in which Beregi did not participate.
In the early 1920s, Beregi was exiled from Hungary because of his "alleged political activities". During the exile he acted in Vienna for four years. He served as president of the Film Actors' Association of Vienna.
Beregi appeared in 27 films between 1916 and 1953. He is remembered for his performance as Professor Baum in Fritz Lang's film Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse.
In 1926, Beregi signed a five-year contract with Universal Pictures.
Beregi died in Hollywood, California, and was buried in Budapest, Hungary.

Partial filmography