Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini

Actor · Director · Writer

Budapest, Hungary (Austria-Hungary)
March 24, 1874

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).

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Representative Works

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

An Honest Liar
2014Nominee

Best Performance

An Honest Liar

Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World
2016Nominee

Best Performance

Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World

Escape Artist
2026Nominee

Best Performance

Escape Artist

Career Highlights

Magic with the Stars
1982Highlight

Best Performance

Magic with the Stars

Days of Thrills and Laughter
1961Highlight

Best Performance

Days of Thrills and Laughter

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