- Born
- Died
- Birth namePutty Amália
- The daughter of a Hungarian baroness and a military officer, Lya De Putti went on to perform classical ballet in Berlin, Germany, after a brief stint in Hungarian vaudeville. She later made several films at the German UFA studios, most notably Variety (1925), before going to Hollywood in 1926. While in America she starred in several movies, mostly in vamp roles.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jarod Hitching <Mycal4@hotmail.com>
- SpousesLouis Jahnke(1922 - November 27, 1931) (her death)Ludwig Christensen(1920 - 1922) (his death)Zoltan Szepessy(1912 - 1918) (divorced, 2 children)
- Died from pneumonia, following an operation to remove a chicken bone from her oesophagus.
- Entered films in 1918 and appeared in U.S., German, and British productions.
- Stage and vaudeville actor.
- Following her success in Eastern Europe, she attempted a Hollywood career and failed. A comeback on Broadway also fizzled.
- Had two daughters with her first husband Zoltán Szepessy - Ilona Szepessy (b.1914) and Judith Szepessy (b.1916).
- I have never appeared in talking pictures but I hope my voice and my English will permit me.
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