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Harry Houdini
Born
Mar 24, 1874
Died: Oct 31, 1926
Lived 52 years
Place of Birth
Budapest, Hungary (Austria-Hungary)
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
15
Movies
2
TV Shows
1
Directed
Also Known As
Houdini
Erik Weisz
IMDb Profile
Harry Houdini
Acting
Biography
Harry Houdini (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-American escape artist, magic man, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts.[3] His pseudonym is a reference to his spiritual master, French magician Robert-Houdin (1805–1871).
Movies
15
TV Shows
2
Director
1
Escape Artist
as
Self
2026
The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
as
Self (archive footage)
2020
Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World
as
Self - Escape Artist (archive footage)
2016
An Honest Liar
as
Self (archive footage)
2014
Houdini
as
Self (archive footage)
1996
Magic with the Stars
as
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1982
The Truth About Houdini
Cast
1971
Days of Thrills and Laughter
as
Self (archive footage)
1961
The Golden Twenties
as
Self (archive footage)
1950
Haldane of the Secret Service
as
Heath Haldane
1923
The Man from Beyond
as
The Man From Beyond
1922
Terror Island
as
Harry Harper
1920
The Grim Game
as
Harvey Hanford
1919
The Master Mystery
as
Quentin Locke
1918
Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini
as
Self
1909
