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Zoltan Korda

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Zoltan Korda

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Overview

  • Born
    June 3, 1895 · Pusztaturpaszto, Túrkeve, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]
  • Died
    October 13, 1961 · Hollywood, California, USA (lengthy illness)
  • Birth name
    Zoltan Kellner
  • Nickname
    • Zoli
  • Height
    5′ 7″ (1.70 m)

Biography

    • A one time Hungarian cavalry officer, Zoltan Korda started working in films as a cameraman then an editor before becoming a director with London Films run by his brother Alexander Korda. Zoltan had strong liberal/socialist ideals and often clashed with Alexander, who, despite their both being born in Hungary, was a proud supporter of the old British Empire.
      - IMDb mini biography by: Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>

Family

  • Spouses
      Joan Gardner(1930 - October 13, 1961) (his death, 2 children)
      Olly Szokolay(September 11, 1921 - 1924) (divorced)
  • Children
      Nicholas Korda
      David Korda

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  • Brother-in-law of Merle Oberon.
  • Zoltan's liberal/leftish politics often led to big arguments with his brother Alexander Korda who tried hard to follow the British Imperial line.
  • Middle brother of Vincent Korda and Alexander Korda.
  • Uncle of Michael Korda
  • Son: David Korda.

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