Csillag, Teréz

ACTOR (HUNGARY)
BORN 17 Aug 1862, Duna-Adony - DIED 9 Jul 1925, Budapest
BIRTH NAME Stern, Therese
GRAVE LOCATION Budapest: Kerepesi cemetery (39-1-7)

Teréz Csillag was a Jewish actress who converted to the Christian faith. She attented drama school in Budapest from the age of 13. From 1879 until 1898 she was engaged at the National Theatre, where she became a popular comedienne.

Gregor Csiky and other leading Hungarian playwrights wrote parts especially for her. From 1899 onwards she was engaged at the Vigszinhaz in Budapest. In 1920 she had a part in the movie "A Fogadalom".

Images

The grave of Teréz Csillag at the Kerepesi cemetery in Budapest.
Picture by Androom (20 Aug 2006)

 

The grave of Teréz Csillag at the Kerepesi cemetery in Budapest.
Picture by Androom (20 Aug 2006)

 

Sources
Teréz Csillag - Wikipedia (EN)


Csók, István

Published: 01 Mar 2008
Last update: 25 Jan 2022