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Käthe von Nagy

Known For
Acting
Born
April 4, 1904 in Szabadka, Austria-Hungary [now Subotica, Vojvodina, Serbia]
Died
December 20, 1973
Active Years
1927–1952 (26 Years)
Total Credits
54 credits in database
Acting Born Apr 4, 1904 Died Dec 20, 1973 Szabadka, Austria-Hungary [now Subotica, Vojvodina, Serbia] 54 credits
54
Total Credits
1927–1952
26 Years Career Span
1
Vault Titles
6
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Käthe von Nagy, born Ekaterina Nagy von Cziser, was an actress, model, dancer, and singer. She was born on April 4, 1904, in Szabadka, Austria-Hungary, which is now Subotica, Serbia, and belonged to an aristocratic Serbian family. During her career, she was active in German, French, Italian, and Austrian cinema. Her active years in the film industry spanned from 1927 to 1952, and she accumulated fifty-three known acting credits. She also used aliases including Kate David, Kate de Nagy, Kitty Fattini, and Kató Nagy. She died of cancer on December 20, 1973, at the age of sixty-nine in Ojai, California.

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Career

Career overview

Käthe von Nagy was born Ekaterina Nagy von Cziser on April 4, 1904, in Szabadka, Austria-Hungary, which is present-day Subotica, Serbia. She came from an aristocratic Serbian family and worked as an actress, model, dancer, and singer. During her career, she also used names including Kate David, Kate de Nagy, Kitty Fattini, and Kató Nagy.

Her cinematic career spanned from 1927 to 1952, during which time she was active in German, French, Italian, and Austrian cinema. As an actress, she amassed 53 known credits on the Movie Database.

She passed away from cancer on December 20, 1973, at the age of 69 in Ojai, California.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Die Försterchristl
Secret Cargo
Mahlia the Mestiza
Renata in the QuartetSalonwagen E 417
The Restless GirlsAm seidenen FadenOur Little WifeNuits de princesFinal Accord
French White CargoLa Bataille silencieuse
Ave Maria
The Imperial RoadDie PompadourTurandot, princesse de ChineThe Devil in the Bottle
Once a Great LadyLove, Death and the DevilThe Young Baron NeuhausAt the End of the WorldDie Töchter ihrer Exzellenz
RefugeesHer Majesty Love
The Beautiful AdventureThe Beautiful AdventureThe WinnerI by Day, You by NightThe Winner
Her Grace CommandsMy Wife, the AdventuressCaptain CraddockRonnyRonny
The OtherThe Mountebanks
The Way Through the NightRailsMaskottchenLittle Veronika (Innocence)Aufruhr im Junggesellenheim
Die SandgräfinGustav Mond, Du gehst so stilleDie Republik der BackfischeVienna, City of My DreamsDie Durchgängerin
Der Anwalt des HerzensLe bateau de verreMen Before Marriage
Our Little Wife

Full Filmography

54 titles
  • Die Försterchristl (1952) as Josefine
  • Secret Cargo (1947) as Luisa Heim
  • Mahlia the Mestiza (1943)
  • Renata in the Quartet (1939) as Renate Schmidt
  • Salonwagen E 417 (1939) as Baronesse Ursula von Angerfeld
  • The Restless Girls (1938) as Trixi / F: Lucie Lénart
  • Am seidenen Faden (1938) as Lissy Eickhoff
  • Our Little Wife (1938) as Dodo
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  • Nuits de princes (1938) as Hélène
  • Final Accord (1938) as Helene Vernier
  • Mia moglie si diverte (1938) as Dodò
  • French White Cargo (1937) as Marion Baker
  • La Bataille silencieuse (1937) as Draguicha
  • Ave Maria (1936) as Claudette
  • The Imperial Road (1935) as Joyce
  • Die Pompadour (1935) as Marquise de Pompadour
  • Turandot, princesse de Chine (1935) as Turandot
  • The Devil in the Bottle (1935) as Kolua
  • Once a Great Lady (1934) as Kitty Holm
  • Love, Death and the Devil (1934) as Kokua
  • The Young Baron Neuhaus (1934) as Gräfin Christl Palm
  • At the End of the World (1934) as Christine Laudy
  • Die Töchter ihrer Exzellenz (1934) as Gerti
  • Die Freundin eines großen Mannes (1934) as Marga Köhler
  • Un jour viendra (1934)
  • Prinzessin Turandot (1934) as Turandot
  • Refugees (1933) as Kristja Laudy
  • Her Majesty Love (1933) as Lia Török
  • The Beautiful Adventure (1932) as Helene de Trevillac
  • The Beautiful Adventure (1932) as Hélène de Trevillac
  • The Winner (1932) as Helene
  • I by Day, You by Night (1932) as Grete
  • The Winner (1932) as Melle Ponta
  • Her Grace Commands (1931) as Prinzessin Marie-Christine
  • My Wife, the Adventuress (1931) as Jutta Bergmann
  • Captain Craddock (1931) as Queen Yola
  • Ronny (1931) as Ronny
  • Ronny (1931) as Ronny
  • The Other (1930) as Amalie Frieben
  • The Mountebanks (1930)
  • The Way Through the Night (1929)
  • Rails (1929) as La ragazza
  • Maskottchen (1929) as Margot
  • Little Veronika (Innocence) (1929) as Veronika
  • Aufruhr im Junggesellenheim (1929) as Käthe
  • Die Sandgräfin (1928)
  • Gustav Mond, Du gehst so stille (1928) as Frieda Krause
  • Die Republik der Backfische (1928) as Billie van Santen
  • Vienna, City of My Dreams (1928) as Countess Mizzi Lichtenau
  • Die Durchgängerin (1928) as Ilsebill
  • Der Anwalt des Herzens (1927)
  • Le bateau de verre (1927) as Anni
  • Men Before Marriage (1927)
  • Our Little Wife (1918)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Käthe von Nagy best known for?

Käthe von Nagy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Die Försterchristl (1952).

When and where was Käthe von Nagy born?

Käthe von Nagy was born on April 4, 1904 in Szabadka, Austria-Hungary [now Subotica, Vojvodina, Serbia]. They passed away on December 20, 1973.

How many credits does Käthe von Nagy have?

Käthe von Nagy has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1927 to 1952.

What is Käthe von Nagy's background in cinema and television?

Käthe von Nagy, born Ekaterina Nagy von Cziser, was an actress, model, dancer, and singer. She was born on April 4, 1904, in Szabadka, Austria-Hungary, which is now Subotica, Serbia, and belonged to an aristocratic Serbian family. During her career, she was active in German, French, Italian, and Austrian cinema. Her ac...

Käthe von Nagy by the numbers

54credits
54films
0TV series
1918–1952active years

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