Born in 1906 in Budapest, he became infamous as an art forger, not a film actor. After studying art in his youth, he moved to Paris and honed his skills in deception, creating fake works attributed to masters like Picasso and Matisse. His forgeries fooled collectors and museums globally. His life inspired books and films, including Orson Welles' "F for Fake." He spent his later years in Spain, where he continued creating until his death in 1976. His story remains a fascinating tale of art and deception.