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Harry Houdini
Hungarian-born American illusionist, escapologist, and stunt performer (1874 to 1926)
Harry Houdini biography
Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-born American illusionist, escapologist, and stunt performer, born on 24 March 1874 in Budapest, who died on 31 October 1926.
Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Also known as
- Erich Weisz, Harry Weiss, Erich Weiss
- Born
- 24 March 1874
- Died
- 31 October 1926 (aged 52)
- Birthplace
- Budapest
- Work
- Actor, Performing artist, Aircraft pilot, Philosopher, Film producer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1891 to 1926
- Awards
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame