Historical FigureFemale
Magda Sonja
1886 – 1974
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryMagda Sonja was an Austrian-American actress. She appeared in 42 films between 1917 and 1936, although she is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Mata Hari in Mata Hari: The Red Dancer (1927). Prior to becoming an actress, she was a cabaret performer and chansonnière. She is considered to be one of Austria's first movie stars, only paralleled by Liane Haid.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
May 23, 1886
Hradištko
Date of death
August 15, 1974
Los Angeles
Citizenship
Austria · United States
Occupations & fields
stage actorfilm actorcabaret performeractor
- Field and occupation
- rakouská herečka českého původu
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