Emil Fenyő was an American actor best known for his roles in Hungarian cinema during the early 20th century. He was born on March 18, 1889, in Magyarkanizsa, Hungary, and passed away on August 15, 1980, in Budapest, Hungary.
Personal and Family Life
Emil Fenyő, originally named Emil Fried, had three marriages throughout his life. He was married to Margit Piller from April 11, 1920, until their divorce on September 5, 1930. He also had a previous marriage to Alice Rónay, which lasted from November 3, 1918, to June 17, 1929, and he was briefly married to Mária Heller from November 27, 1910, until their divorce in 1916.
Career and Contributions
A pioneer in Hungarian film arts, Emil first acted in front of a camera with his brother, Aladár Fenyő, in 1912 for the film “Nővérek.” He was a popular actor during the silent film era and continued to work in various roles through the transition to sound films, often playing smaller characters. His commitment to film-making spanned over fifty years, and he even directed two films during his career.
Death and Legacy
Emil Fenyő died on August 15, 1980, in Budapest, Hungary. His contributions to the Hungarian film industry are remembered, highlighting his role as a foundational figure in its development. Despite the changes in the industry, he remained active in film for many decades, leaving a lasting impact on Hungarian cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A bánya titka | 1918-12-01 | |
| Um eines Weibes Ehre | 1924-03-01 | |
| Úrilány szobát keres | 1937-09-14 | Horváth, bankelnök |
| Becsület és dicsőség | 1951-04-12 | |
| Katonazene | 1961-09-28 | |
| A tizennegyedik | 1920-08-30 | |
| Mire megvénülünk | 1917-01-22 | |
| A tanítónő | 1945-08-12 | |
| Csutak és a szürke ló | 1961-10-27 | |
| Növérek | 1912-10-28 | |
| Das schwarze Gesicht | 1920-11-25 |