Imre Ráday

Imre Ráday was an American actor who is best known for Lovagias ügy, Kísértet Lublón, and Pókháló. Born on September 4, 1905, in Budapest, Austria-Hungary, he left a significant mark in the film industry before passing away on March 12, 1983, in Budapest, Hungary.

Personal and Family Life

Imre Ráday was married three times throughout his life. His first marriage was to Mici Erdélyi from 1930 to 1937, followed by Manyi Ferda from 1941 until her death in 1960. His last marriage was to Erzsi Pápai in 1961, which lasted until his death. He had two children, Mihály and András Ráday, one of whom became a cinematographer.

Career and Struggles

Ráday began his film career with a debut in “Die Czardasfürstin” in 1927 and quickly gained popularity as a silent film actor in Germany. However, his career faced challenges due to the rise of sound films and the impact of World War II, as he was denied work because of his Jewish background. After the war, he managed to resume his acting career in Hungary, becoming a celebrated star in the local cinema.

Death and Legacy

Imre Ráday passed away on March 12, 1983, in his hometown of Budapest. He remained an active actor until the end of his life, appearing in various television series. His contributions to film and television have left a lasting legacy in Hungarian cinema.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
A kölcsönkért kastély 1937-10-26 Koltay Bálint
Az én lányom nem olyan 1937-11-14 Kalocsai Sándor
A hölgy egy kissé bogaras 1938-10-11 Tormássy Péter
Dollárpapa 1956-05-17 Koltay
Alba Regia 1961-03-30 Doctor Konrad
Tisztelet a kivételnek 1937-06-13 Júlián Endre
Felfelé a lejtőn 1959-03-05 Vannai Jenő
Dunaparti randevú 1936-03-28 Bodó István
Meseautó 1934-12-14
Címzett ismeretlen 1935-01-01 Pali
Légy jó mindhalálig 1936-03-17 Edelényi Török János
Lovagias ügy 1937-02-11 Milkó Pál
Falak 1968-02-15 Szamosi (as Rádai Imre)
Csókolj meg, édes! 1932-03-05 Jani, zeneművészeti növendék
Csókolj meg, édes! 1932-03-05 Jani, zeneakadémiai növendék
Heut’ spielt der Strauss 1928-09-25 Johann Strauss Sohn
Ein kleiner Vorschuß auf die Seligkeit 1929-01-01 Victor Santen
Mindenki ártatlan? 1962-04-19
Évforduló 1936-12-25 Bálint István újságíró
Fény a redőny mögött 1966-02-24
13 kislány mosolyog az égre 1938-06-10 Karády János földbirtokos
Polizeibericht Überfall 1928-11-06
Der Weg durch die Nacht 1929-01-01
Die Czardasfürstin 1927-03-15
Déryné, hol van? 1975-06-02 Intendáns
Pókháló 1936-01-01
Rangon alul 1960-01-01
Der Kampf des Donald Westhof 1927-09-29
Peter, das Mädchen von der Tankstelle 1934-12-19 A thief
Am Rande der Welt 1927-09-18 Michael
Márciusi mese 1934-04-20
Barátságos arcot kérek 1935-04-20
Nem szoktam hazudni 1966-11-10 Editor
Puskák és galambok 1961-09-13 Dénes Opál
Házasságból elégséges 1962-03-15 Szöszi’s father
Pesti erkölcsök 1970-01-01 kopasz / férj
Angi Vera 1979-10-01 Hospital director