[4] In April 1920, as "the only Jewish actor of prominence" acting with the Budapest National Theatre, he was the subject of a demonstration that led to the group's changing its program and presenting a play in which Beregi did not participate.

[5] In the early 1920s, Beregi was exiled from Hungary because of his "alleged political activities".

He played Professor Baum in Fritz Lang's film The Testament of Dr.

[citation needed] In 1926, Beregi signed a five-year contract with Universal Pictures.

[8] Beregi died in Hollywood, California, and was buried in Budapest, Hungary.