Marta Eggerth 1912 – 2013

Biography

Marta Eggerth was born on April 17, 1912, in Budapest, Hungary, during a rich period of Central European culture. She would go on to build a distinguished career as an actress and singer, bringing her talents to audiences across different continents and mediums. Her journey from Budapest to America reflected the aspirations of many artists of her generation who sought broader opportunities for their craft.

Throughout her life, Marta worked as both a performer on stage and screen, contributing to entertainment during much of the twentieth century. Her dual talents as an actress and singer allowed her to work across multiple artistic platforms, adapting to the evolving entertainment landscape of her era. She maintained her creative pursuits across decades of significant cultural change.

Marta Eggerth passed away on December 26, 2013, in Rye, at the age of 101, having lived through nearly the entire span of the twentieth century. She was laid to rest at Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye, where her memory continues to be honored. Her long life spanned from the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the modern era, witnessing and participating in the transformation of entertainment and society throughout her remarkable years.