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Harry Houdini

Acting Born Mar 24, 1874 Budapest, Hungary (Austria-Hungary) 18 credits
18
Total Credits
1920–2026
107 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Harry Houdini works in acting. Born March 24, 1874 in Budapest, Hungary (Austria-Hungary). Archytele tracks 18 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

The UnXplained

as Self (archive footage)

Lore

as Self (archive footage)

Frequent co-stars

William Shatner 1 shared title
Michio Kaku 1 shared title
Tok Thompson 1 shared title
Lynn Picknett 1 shared title
Iwan Morus 1 shared title
Elon Musk 1 shared title
Jim Jones 1 shared title
Grand Duchess Anastasia 1 shared title
Czar Nicholas II of Russia 1 shared title
Michael Jackson 1 shared title

Career timeline

Escape Artist
The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
The UnXplained
Lore
Buzzfeed Unsolved: True CrimeLo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World
An Honest Liar
Houdini
Magic with the Stars
The Truth About Houdini
Days of Thrills and Laughter
The Golden Twenties
Haldane of the Secret Service
The Man from Beyond
Terror Island
The Grim Game
The Master Mystery
Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini

Full Filmography

18 titles
  • The UnXplained (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Lore (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • Buzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime (2016) as Self (archive footage)
  • An Honest Liar (2014) as Self (archive footage)
  • Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961) as Self (archive footage)
  • Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World (2016) as Self - Escape Artist (archive footage)
  • Magic with the Stars (1982) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Terror Island (1920) as Harry Harper
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  • The Golden Twenties (1950) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Grim Game (1919) as Harvey Hanford
  • The Man from Beyond (1922) as The Man From Beyond
  • The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience' (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Escape Artist (2026) as Self
  • The Master Mystery (1918) as Quentin Locke
  • Houdini (1996) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Truth About Houdini (1971)
  • Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini (1909) as Self
  • Haldane of the Secret Service (1923) as Heath Haldane

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Harry Houdini best known for?

Harry Houdini is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The UnXplained (2019), Lore (2017).

When and where was Harry Houdini born?

Harry Houdini was born on March 24, 1874 in Budapest, Hungary (Austria-Hungary).

How many credits does Harry Houdini have?

Harry Houdini has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2026.

What is Harry Houdini's background in cinema and television?

Harry Houdini (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-American escape artist, magic man, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts.[3] His pseudonym is a reference to his spiritual master, French magician Robert-Houdin (1805–1871).

Harry Houdini by the numbers

18credits
15films
3TV series
1909–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Lore (2017) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 143
  • The UnXplained (2019) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 145

Full filmography (18) Born on March 24

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