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Berta Türk
Berta Czeczilia Türk (22 April 1888 – 29 April 1960), was an Austrian-born Hungarian cabaret singer, and actress of stage and film. She was married to actor Sándor Rott. Early life and family Berta Türk was born on 22 April 1888 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria), to parents Erzsébet Reiner and Gyula Türk. Her older brother, Max Türk, was a circus performer and juggler; her brother-in-law Karl Kneidinger, was a well-known Austrian and German theater director; and her sister in-law, , was a well-known German actress. As a child she performed on cabaret stages, including at the Lustspiel Theater (or Lustspieltheater) in Vienna. In her youth she worked with actress Hansi Niese, among others. She married actor Sándor Rott on 31 May 1910, and converted to Judaism. They had three sons, and a daughter. Career Her career began with a contract with the ''Folies Caprice'' in Budapest in 1910. She grew in popularity with songs performed in the German language; and lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sándor Rott
Sándor Rott (né Sándor Rottmann; 27 November 1868 – 16 December 1942), was a Hungarian actor, theater director, and screenwriter. He was nicknamed, , and was known for his comic roles. Early life and family Sándor Rott was born with the name Sándor Rottmann on 27 November 1868, in Pest, Hungary, Pest in Budapest, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary). He was Jewish. His parents were Adolf Rottmann (1821–1908) a tailor, and Katalin Silbermann (1835–1916), the family lived in the Jewish quarter (diaspora), Jewish quarter (Erzsébetváros) on Király Street. On 31 May 1910, he married the actress/singer Berta Türk in Terézváros, Budapest. His wife converted to Judaism; and they had three sons and a daughter. Career His career began with a contract with the ''Folies Caprice'' in 1891, where Rott gained popularity, together with his partner, Géza Steinhardt. There he became one of Budapest's best-known actors. Rott made several guest appearances in Vienna, where he proved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |