Steven Geray
Biography
Steven Geray was a film and television character actor born Istvan Gyergyay on November 10, 1904, in Ungvar, Austria-Hungary, which is now Uzhgorod, Ukraine. He was educated at the University of Budapest and made his initial stage appearance at the Hungarian National Theater using his real name. In 1934, he made his London stage debut under the name Steven Geray in Happy Week-End! before transitioning to English-speaking films. Over his career, he appeared in over 100 films, dozens of television programs, and numerous A and AA-budgeted motion pictures. His film credits include Spellbound in 1945, Gilda in 1946, In a Lonely Place in 1950, All About Eve in 1950, Call Me Madam in 1953, and To Catch a Thief in 1955. Geray died on December 26, 1973, at the age of 69.
Career overview
Steven Geray was a film and television character actor born Istvan Gyergyay on November 10, 1904, in Ungvar, Austria-Hungary, which is now Uzhgorod, Ukraine. He was educated at the University of Budapest and initially made his stage appearance at the Hungarian National Theater under his real name. After nearly four years, he made his London stage debut in 1934 under the name Steven Geray, appearing in the production Happy Week-End! before transitioning into English-speaking films.
Over the course of his career, Geray appeared in over 100 films and dozens of television programs, accumulating 144 known acting credits according to database records. His notable film work included appearances in Spellbound in 1945, Gilda in 1946, In a Lonely Place in 1950, All About Eve in 1950, Call Me Madam in 1953, and To Catch a Thief in 1955. Additionally, his filmography is associated with titles such as Adventures in Paradise and The Untouchables, as well as Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter.
Geray passed away on December 26, 1973, at the age of 69. Throughout his extensive career in the entertainment industry, he established himself as a recognizable presence across numerous film and television projects.
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150 titles- Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) Stunts
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Perrault
- The Swinger (1966) as Man with Fish
- Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966) as Dr. Rudolf Frankenstein
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Armand
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Dalgren
- The Rogues (1964) as Henri
- The Evil of Frankenstein (1964) as Dr. Sergado (uncredited)
- Wild and Wonderful (1964) as Bartender
- Burke's Law (1963) as Dr. Alexis Crystal
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Jerichau
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Dr. Fleisher
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Frank Chernak
- 87th Precinct (1961)
- The Islanders (1960) as Marek
- Bonanza (1959) as Alexander Dubois
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Piet
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Paul Barolle
- Verboten! (1959) as le maire
- Count Your Blessings (1959) as Guide
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- A Certain Smile (1958) as Denis
- Perry Mason (1957) as Korbell
- Perry Mason (1957) as Franz Moray
- Alcoa Theatre (1957) as Station Master
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Alex Rozky
- Telephone Time (1956)
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- Dr. Fu Manchu (1956) as Otto Helgaard
- Attack (1956) as Otto
- Meet Mrs. Swenson (1956) as Dr. Arons
- Stagecoach To Fury (1956) as Nichols
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Artists and Models (1955) as Kurt's Associate (uncredited)
- A Bullet for Joey (1955) as Raphael Garcia
- New York Confidential (1955) as Morris Franklin
- Kiss of Fire (1955) as Ship Captain Bellon
- Climax! (1954)
- December Bride (1954)
- The Lone Wolf (1954)
- Tobor the Great (1954) as The Foreign Spy-Chief
- The French Line (1954) as François, Ship Steward
- Knock on Wood (1954) as Dr. Kreuger
- The Great Diamond Robbery (1954) as Van Goosen
- Paris Playboys (1954) as Dr. Gaspard
- Return of the Dead (1954) as George Benet
- The Danny Thomas Show (1953) as Doctor
- The Danny Thomas Show (1953) as Rudolf Benelman
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) as Hotel Manager
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Papa Pulaski
- General Electric Theater (1953) as M. Brideau
- The Story of Three Loves (1953) as Legay
- The Golden Blade (1953) as Barcus
- Call Me Madam (1953) as Prime Minister Sebastian
- The Royal African Rifles (1953) as Van Stede
- Adventures of Superman (1952) as Prof. Van Wick
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Mataafa
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Mr. Yen
- Dangerous Assignment (1952)
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as Bela Hovarth
- Mr. & Mrs. North (1952)
- O. Henry's Full House (1952) as Boris Radolf (segment "The Last Leaf") (uncredited)
- Affair in Trinidad (1952) as Wittol
- Lady Possessed (1952) as Dr. Stepanek
- The Big Sky (1952) as "Frenchy" Jourdonnais
- Night Without Sleep (1952) as George (Uncredited)
- Bal Tabarin (1952) as Inspector Manet
- Tales of Tomorrow (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Golet
- The House on Telegraph Hill (1951) as Dr. Burkhardt
- Little Egypt (1951) as Pasha
- Target Unknown (1951) as Jean
- Savage Drums (1951)
- All About Eve (1950) as Captain of Waiters
- In a Lonely Place (1950) as Paul
- The Second Woman (1950) as Balthazar Jones
- Woman on the Run (1950) as Dr. Arnold Hohler
- A Lady Without Passport (1950) as Frenchman, Palinov's Tout
- Harbor of Missing Men (1950) as Captain Corcoris
- Pygmy Island (1950) as Leon Marko
- El Paso (1949) as Mexican Joe
- Tell It to the Judge (1949) as Francois, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
- The Lone Wolf and His Lady (1949) as Mynher Van Groot
- Once More, My Darling (1949) as Kalzac
- Sky Liner (1949) as Bokejian
- Holiday in Havana (1949) as Lopez
- I Love Trouble (1948) as Keller
- Ladies of the Chorus (1948) as Salisbury
- The Dark Past (1948) as Prof. Fred Linder
- Port Said (1948) as Alexis Tacca
- Gunfighters (1947) as Jose aka Uncle Joe
- The Crime Doctor's Gamble (1947) as Jules Daudet
- The Unfaithful (1947) as Martin Barrow
- Mr. District Attorney (1947) as Berotti
- Blind Spot (1947) as Lloyd Harrison
- When a Girl's Beautiful (1947) as Stacy Dorn
- Gilda (1946) as Uncle Pio
- Deadline at Dawn (1946) as Edward Honig
- Blondie Knows Best (1946) as Dr. Schmidt
- The Return of Monte Cristo (1946) as Bombelles
- So Dark the Night (1946) as Henri Cassin
- Spellbound (1945) as Dr. Graff
- Tarzan and the Amazons (1945) as Brenner
- The Crimson Canary (1945) as Vic Miller
- Cornered (1945) as Señor Tomas Camargo
- Hotel Berlin (1945) as Kleibert
- Mexicana (1945) as Laredo
- The Mask of Dimitrios (1944) as Karel Bulic
- The Seventh Cross (1944) as Dr. Loewenstein
- The Conspirators (1944) as Dr. Schmitt
- In Society (1944) as Count Alexis
- Meet the People (1944) as Uncle Felix
- Resisting Enemy Interrogation (1944) as Dr. Victor Münz - Camp Doctor
- Easy Life (1944) as Batt
- Phantom of the Opera (1943) as Vereheres
- Above Suspicion (1943) as Anton the Woodcarver (Uncredited)
- Background to Danger (1943) as Ludwig Rader
- Whistling in Brooklyn (1943) as Whitey
- Appointment in Berlin (1943) as Henri Rader (uncredited)
- Pilot #5 (1943) as Major Eichel
- Night Plane from Chungking (1943) as Reverend Ven Der Lieden
- Heavenly Music (1943) as Ludwig van Beethoven
- To My Unborn Son (1943) as Peter Ravitch (uncredited)
- Blue, White and Perfect (1942) as Vanderhoefen
- Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942) as Café Waiter (uncredited)
- Eyes in the Night (1942) as Mr. Anderson
- The Moon and Sixpence (1942) as Dirk Stroeve
- The Wife Takes a Flyer (1942) as Gestapo Agent
- The Mad Martindales (1942) as Jan Van Der Venne
- Castle in the Desert (1942) as Dr. Retling
- For the Common Defense! (1942) as Heinrich Ort (uncredited)
- Secret Agent of Japan (1942) as Alecsandri
- A Gentleman at Heart (1942) as Don Fernando
- Man at Large (1941) as Karl Botany
- Dark Streets of Cairo (1940) as Bellboy
- This Man in Paris (1939) as Sûreté Police Officer (uncredited)
- Inspector Hornleigh (1939) as Michael Kavanos
- Premiere (1938) as Frolich
- The High Command (1937) as Martin Cloam
- Let's Make a Night of It (1937) as Luigi
- A Star Fell from Heaven (1936) as Willi Wass
- The Student's Romance (1935) as Mickey
- Dance Band (1935) as Steve Sarel
- Tokajerglut (1933) as Stephan Tamas
- Stolen Wednesday (1933) as Tamás István rádióriporter
- Pardon, tévedtem (1933)
- Marie, légende hongroise (1933) as l'intendant
- Flying Gold (1932) as Bálint György riporter
- Spring Shower (1932) as Intendant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Steven Geray best known for?
Steven Geray is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995), Taxi Driver (1976), The Swinger (1966), Noozles (1984).
When and where was Steven Geray born?
Steven Geray was born on November 10, 1904 in Ungvár, Austria-Hungary, now Uzhgorod, Ukraine. They passed away on December 26, 1973.
How many credits does Steven Geray have?
Steven Geray has accumulated over 150 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 1995.
What is Steven Geray's background in cinema and television?
Steven Geray was a film and television character actor born Istvan Gyergyay on November 10, 1904, in Ungvar, Austria-Hungary, which is now Uzhgorod, Ukraine. He was educated at the University of Budapest and made his initial stage appearance at the Hungarian National Theater using his real name. In 1934, he made his Lo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- All About Eve (1950) as Captain of Waiters — aged about 45
- The Rogues (1964) as Henri — aged about 59
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Armand — aged about 60
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Dalgren — aged about 59
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Jerichau — aged about 58
- 87th Precinct (1961) — aged about 56
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