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Emil Jannings

Acting

Born July 22, 1884 · Rorschach, Switzerland

Died January 2, 1950

Biography

Emil Jannings 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 in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh. Jannings remains the only German ever to win in that category.

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Awards & recognition

  • Goethe Medal — Art and Science · 1939
  • Volpi Cup — Best Actor · 1937
  • Staatsschauspieler · 1936
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 1929
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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  • Academy Award — Best Actor · nominated

Filmography8 titles