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

The Indian Tomb, Part I: The Mission of the Yoghi

Mirrjha, Savitri's Servant

Phantom

Veronika Harlan / Mellitta

Junges Blut

Grita

Die Fledermaus

Adele

The Sorrows of Satan

Princess Olga Godovsky

Buck Privates

Annie

The Indian Tomb, Part II: The Tiger of Eschnapur

Mirrjha, Savitri's Servant

Othello

Emilia