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Emil Jannings (born Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz, 23 July 1884 – 2 January 1950) was a Swiss-born German actor who was popular in Hollywood films in the 1920s. He was the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor for starring roles in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh.
Emil Jannings. Actor: Faust. His real name was Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz, and in the early 1900s, he was already working in the theater under Max Reinhardt's company. Important movies where he defined himself as a convincing actor were Passion (1919) and Quo Vadis?
- January 1, 1
- Rorschach, St. Gallen, Switzerland
- January 1, 1
- Strobl, Salzburg, Austria
Jul 19, 2024 · Emil Jannings, German actor who was internationally known for his tragic roles in motion pictures. His notable movies included The Last Laugh (1924), Variety (1925), The Blue Angel (1930), and The Last Command (1928). He was the recipient of the first Academy Award for best actor.
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Mar 8, 2024 · To avoiding appearing to be barking mad, they diverted the 1929 Oscar to Emil Jannings. The academy awarded some honours in their inaugural year for performances in more than one film. Jannings...
Emil Jannings. Actor: Faust. His real name was Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz, and in the early 1900s, he was already working in the theater under Max Reinhardt's company. Important movies where he defined himself as a convincing actor were Passion (1919) and Quo Vadis?
- July 23, 1884
- January 2, 1950
Emil Jannings (born Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz, 23 July 1884 – 2 January 1950) was a Swiss-born German actor who was popular in Hollywood films in the 1920s. He was the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor for starring roles in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh.
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