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Lili Darvas (born Lili Sára Darvas; April 10, 1902 – July 22, 1974) was a Hungarian actress noted for her stage work in Europe and the United States and, later in her career, in films and on television.
Jul 23, 1974 · Lili Darvas, whose career as a leading Continental and American actress spanned more than 50 years, died yesterday afternoon at her New York home.
The union was childless but happy, and lasted until Molnar's death in 1952. Lili was of Jewish background and was forced to flee Europe after the German annexation of Austria in 1938, using her Hungarian passport to escape to Switzerland.
- January 1, 1
- Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]
- January 1, 1
- New York, USA
Lili Darvas died on July 22, 1974. The theater critic Harold Clurman summed up her talent: “Lili Darvas’ pulsating heartiness, a kind of paprika which flavors the dismal and obscene with the dignity of sound human instincts, is a cause for rejoicing.”
Although in fragile health during her final years, Lili Darvas also appeared in the critically acclaimed role of the elderly Rachel in Hans Werner Henze's "Rachel, la Cubana," which was broadcast by New York television station WNET. Lili Darvas died in her Manhattan home on July 22, 1974.
Lili Darvas Birthday and Date of Death. Lili Darvas was born on April 10, 1902 and died on July 23, 1974. Lili was 72 years old at the time of death. Birthday: April 10, 1902 Date of Death: July 23, 1974 Age at Death: 72
Darvas died on July 22, 1974. Theater critic Harold Clurman summed up her talent: "Lili Darvas' pulsating heartiness, a kind of paprika which flavors the dismal and obscene with the dignity of sound human instincts, is a cause for rejoicing.".
