About Poldi Dur
Lived 1917 – 1996 (aged 78). Poldi Dur was an Austrian actor, film actor, stage actor, art collector and dancer.
Poldi Dur (1917–1996) was an Austrian dancer and stage actress. She also appeared in several films. She was born in Vienna as Elisabeth Handl.
Dur married the Austrian writer Walter Reisch. Following the 1938 Anchluss they emigrated to the United States.
Selected filmography
Year Title Role Notes 1934 Masquerade in Vienna Poldi Dur 1935 Circus Saran 1943 They Came to Blow Up America Helga Lorenz as Poldy Dur Margin for Error Frieda as Poldy Du1944 Resisting Enemy Interrogation Nazi Nurse uncredited The Hitler Gang Geli Raubal
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Poldi Dur?
dancer and actress from Austria
When was Poldi Dur born?
Poldi Dur was born on 29 October 1917 in Vienna.
When did Poldi Dur die?
Poldi Dur died on 27 March 1996 in Beverly Hills.
What was Poldi Dur's occupation?
Poldi Dur was an actor, film actor, stage actor, art collector and dancer.
What nationality was Poldi Dur?
Poldi Dur was Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Poldi Dur. https://biography.guide/poldi-dur/
MLA: "Poldi Dur." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/poldi-dur/.
Chicago: "Poldi Dur." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/poldi-dur/.
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