Szidi Rákosi (born Szidónia Kremsner; 28 May 1852, Ötvös,

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– 20 October 1935,

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) was a Hungarian actress and acting teacher. Her relatives included

Béla Rákosi Béla Rákosi (born Béla Kremsner; 1841, Acsád, Kingdom of Hungary) was a Hungarian physician, surgeon doctor, and police surgeon. He was a relative of Jenő, Viktor, and Szidi Rákosi. Life Rákosi was born in Acsád, where his father (w ...

Jenő Rákosi Jenő Rákosi (born Jenő Kremsner; 12 November 1842, Acsád, Kingdom of Hungary (1526–1867), Kingdom of Hungary – 8 February 1929, Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary (1920–46), Hungary) was a Hungarian writer, journalist, theater director, edit ...

Viktor Rákosi Viktor Rákosi, also known under his pseudonym Sipulusz (born Viktor Kremsner; 20 September 1860, in Ukk – 15 September 1923, in Budapest), was a Hungarian writer, journalist, humorist, member of parliament, and sport leader. His siblings incl ...

and Ida Rákosi, the wife of Lajos Evva.

Life

Rákosi was the daughter of János Kremsner and Anna Vogel. In 1867, their surname was changed from Kremsner to Rákosi. Rákosi began her career in 1867 at the . She graduated from a drama academy in 1870. From 1870 to 1872, she performed at the National Theatre in Budapest. She married

Zsolt Beöthy Zsolt Beöthy (4 September 1848 – 18 April 1922) was a Hungarian literary historian, critic, professor, member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and the secretary then chairman of Kisfaludy Society. A conservative-minded literature critic, ...

, with whom she had two children: László Beöthy (13 April 1873), a theatrical director, and Zsigmond (1875). She divorced Zsolt in 1877 and began to perform at the Budai Theatre again until 1885. In 1909, she became a life member of the National Theatre, and also became an honorary member in 1928 until 1934. She also appeared at the

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in 1917, and the

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in 1920. She was relatively unknown towards the beginning of her career, but found fame in grandmotherly and comedic roles. In 1892, Rákosi was part of an actor-led training school, which educated generations of Hungarian actors for the stage. On 8 February 1895, she provided an application to the Budapest City Council for a civic theatre. The new theatre was named the

. The plot of land needed to build the theater was bought by her brother and her sister's husband, . Her children and students helped support Rákosi in Budapest until she died at age 83.

Teaching

In 1892, she opened her own theater school. In 1909, she became a life member of the National Theatre. The King's Theatre celebrated 40 years of her educational work. Notable students of hers include

Sári Fedák Sári Fedák (born Sarolta Klára Mária Fedák; 27 September 1879, in Beregszász, Hungary (now Berehove, Ukraine – 5 May 1955, in Budapest, Hungary) was a Hungarian actress and singer, one of the most well-known prima donnas of her time. ...

and

Gyula Gózon Gyula Gózon (19 April 1885 – 8 October 1972) was a Hungarian actor and comedian. Life Gyula Gózon was born on 19 April 1885, in Érsekújvár, but grew up in Esztergom. With the mentoring of his brother, he could fulfill his dream of lea ...

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Magyar theatre old.jpg, The Magyar Theatre (1897) Rákosi Szidi-Koller.jpg, Szidi Rákosi in an unknown role

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