| Oscar Beregi | |
| Birth Name: | Oszkár Bergeri |
| Birth Date: | 24 January 1876 |
| Birth Place: | Budapest, Hungary |
| Death Place: | Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Resting Place: | Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Santa Monica |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Yearsactive: | 1916-1953 |
| Children: | Oscar Beregi Jr. Lea Beregi[1] |
Oscar Beregi (born Oszkár Beregi, 24 January 1876 - 18 October 1965) was a Hungarian-Jewish[2] actor who appeared primarily in German films.[3]
Beregi was born in Budapest, Hungary, and was the father of actor Oscar Beregi Jr. He acted on stage in Hungary for 21 years.[4] 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.[5]
In the early 1920s, Beregi was exiled from Hungary because of his "alleged political activities".[6] During the exile he acted in Vienna for four years.[6] He served as president of the Film Actors' Association of Vienna.[7] Beregi appeared in 27 films between 1916 and 1953. He played Professor Baum in Fritz Lang's film The Testament of Dr. Mabuse. In 1926, Beregi signed a five-year contract with Universal Pictures.[8]
Beregi died in Hollywood, California, and was buried in Budapest, Hungary.[3]