A leading player on the Hungarian stage and cinema.
Was 'discovered' and went to Hollywood.
Most of his work was then as shady foreign types.
Couldn't speak English which limited him when talkies came in.
The publicity department let it be known he studied English for six months to keep him ahead of the game.
His accent ensured he remained in these roles depsite his efforts to expand the range.
Quickly he was reduced to character roles by the 1930's.
Disappointed with this he freelanced for a number of years but didn't really improve much.
Went to England 1938 and played the villian in the Hitchcock, The Lady Vanishes [1938].
Did some Anti-Nazi roles which gained him an Oscar in a war concious Oscar ceremony.
After the war his career slipped once more.