The Hungarian-born actor in question is Peter Lorre, who was born in 1904 in what is now Slovakia. He is best known for his roles in films such as Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon. He also starred in a number of horror films, including M and The Beast with Five Fingers. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the 1945 film The Lost Weekend. He died in 1964 in California.