Lya De Putti

Born: 1897-01-08

Biography

Lya De Putti, born Amália Putti, was an Hungarian film actress of the silent era, noted for her portrayal of vamp characters. She began her stage career on the Hungarian Vaudeville circuit. She soon progressed to Berlin, where after performing in the ballet, she made her screen debut in 1918. During her short film career, 1918 - 1929, she appears in 35 feature films.

Known For

Phantom
Claire
Driving Force
Manon Lescaut
Variety
Ilona
Malva
The Informer
Jealousy
The Sorrows of Satan

Top Movie Credits

Phantom Veronika Harlan / Mellitta
Manon Lescaut Manon Lescaut
Variety Bertha-Marie
Ilona Ruschka / Ilona
Malva Malva
The Informer Katie Fox
Jealousy Frau - Marthe Ménard
The Sorrows of Satan Princess Olga Godovsky