Shine (film) Shine (film) Shine is a 1996 Australian biographical drama film based on the life of pianist David Helfgott, who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions. It stars Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, John Gielgud, Googie Withers, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd, Nicholas Bell, Chris Haywood and Alex Rafalowicz. The screenplay was written by Jan Sardi, and directed by Scott Hicks. The film made its US premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. In 1997, Geoffrey Rush was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 69th Academy Awards for his performance in the lead role.
Oscar Beregi (actor, born 1876) four years. He served as president of the Film Actors' Association of Vienna. Beregi appeared in 27 films between 1916 and 1953. He is remembered for his performance as Professor Baum in Fritz Lang's film "Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse". In 1926, Beregi signed a five-year contract with Universal Pictures. Beregi was born in Budapest, Hungary, and was the father of actor Oscar Beregi Jr. Beregi died in Hollywood, California, and was buried in Budapest, Hungary. Oscar Beregi (actor, born 1876) Oscar Beregi (born Beregi Oszkár, 24 January 1876 – 18 October 1965) was a Hungarian-Jewish actor who appeared primarily