Márta Fónay was born on September 24, 1914 in Vác, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]. She was an actress, known for A selejt bosszúja (1951), Die Csárdásfürstin (1971) and St. Peter's Umbrella (1958). She was previously married to László, Kanyó. She died on November 22, 1994 in Budapest, Hungary.