Eva Bartok was a Hungarian-American actress best known for her roles in films like The Crimson Pirate, Venetian Bird, and The Gamma People. She had a diverse career in both film and theater, spanning several decades and various countries.
Personal and Family Life
Eva Bartok was born on June 18, 1927, in Budapest, Hungary. She faced a difficult childhood due to the rise of Nazism, which resulted in her father disappearing and forced her into a coerced marriage with a Nazi officer when she was just 15. Throughout her life, she was married multiple times, including to film producer Alexander Paal and actor Curd Jürgens, and she had a daughter named Deana Jürgens.
Career Highlights
After World War II, Bartok pursued acting, escaping Hungary with Paal and eventually establishing her career in England. Despite facing various challenges, including health crises and a struggle for recognition, her unique style caught media attention and led to a successful career in films and vaudeville shows across Europe. She became particularly known for her captivating hats and glamorous image, even amidst personal struggles.
Death and Legacy
Eva Bartok passed away on August 1, 1998, in London due to heart failure. In her later years, she lived modestly, often recounting her past to hotel guests who sometimes found it hard to believe her stories of fame. Her ashes were given to her daughter, preserving her memory in the family.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Crimson Pirate | 1952-09-27 | Consuelo |
| Sei donne per l’assassino | 1964-04-10 | Contessa Cristiana Cuomo |
| The Gamma People | 1956-12-01 | Paula Wendt |
| Operation Amsterdam | 1959-01-12 | Anna |
| SOS Pacific | 1959-10-14 | Maria |
| Venetian Bird | 1952-10-01 | Adriana Medova |
| Spaceways | 1953-07-01 | Dr. Lisa Frank |
| Es muß nicht immer Kaviar sein | 1961-10-18 | Vera |
| Ten Thousand Bedrooms | 1957-04-03 | Maria Martelli |
| Der Arzt von Stalingrad | 1958-02-20 | Kapitän Alexandra Kasalinskaja |
| Beyond the Curtain | 1960-04-01 | Karin von Seefeldt |
| Park Plaza 605 | 1953-09-11 | Nadina Rodin |
| 12 heures d’horloge | 1959-04-21 | Eva |
| Diesmal muß es Kaviar sein | 1961-12-01 | Vera |
| Viktoria und ihr Husar | 1954-01-01 | Viktoria |
| Break in the Circle | 1955-01-01 | Baron Keller |
| Avventura al motel | 1963-02-09 | Vera |
| Madeleine Tel. 13 62 11 | 1958-06-25 | Madeleine |
| Ohne Dich wird es Nacht | 1956-08-16 | Gina Bergold |
| Rummelplatz der Liebe | 1954-08-20 | Lilli |
| A Tale of Five Cities | 1951-03-01 | Kathaline Telek |
| Der letzte Walzer | 1953-08-26 | Baronesse Vera Opalinski |
| Meines Vaters Pferde, 1. Teil: Lena und Nicoline | 1954-01-21 | Nicoline |
| Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit | 1961-10-05 | Laura Beaumont |
| Eheinstitut Aurora | 1962-01-18 | Eva Horn |
| Durch die Wälder durch die Auen | 1956-10-01 | Caroline Brand |
| Dunja | 1955-12-22 | Dunja |
| Ein Student ging vorbei | 1960-03-10 | Gabriela v. Holthüs |
| Vom Himmel gefallen | 1955-04-07 | Sonja |
| Front Page Story | 1954-03-15 | Mrs. Thorpe |
| Orient Express | 1954-10-08 | Roxane |
| Ti aspetterò all’inferno | 1960-10-29 | Danielle |
| Ferien wie noch nie | 1963-03-08 | Kristina Bajonova |
| Mezei próféta | 1947-01-01 | |
| General Electric Theater | 1953-02-01 | Nanette |
| On Trial | 1956-09-14 |