George Arliss

Born: 1868-04-09

Birthplace: London, England, UK

Biography

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George Arliss (10 April 1868 – 5 February 1946) was an English actor, author, playwright and filmmaker who found success in the United States. He was the first British actor to win an Academy Award – which he won for his performance as Victorian-era British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli in Disraeli (1929), as well as the earliest-born actor to win the honour.

Known For

Disraeli
The Millionaire
The Eternal Jew
The King's Vacation
The Guv'nor
The House of Rothschild
Land of Liberty
The Working Man
The Man Who Played God
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

Top Movie Credits

Disraeli Benjamin Disraeli
The Millionaire James Alden
The Eternal Jew Mayer Rothschild (archive footage) (uncredited)
The King's Vacation Phillip, the King
The Guv'nor François Rothschild aka The Guv'nor
The House of Rothschild Mayer Rothschild / Nathan Rothschild
Land of Liberty Alexander Hamilton (edited from 'Alexander Hamilton')
The Working Man John Reeves alias John Walton
The Man Who Played God Montgomery Royle
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards Self (archive footage)