George Arliss
George Arliss (born
Augustus George Andrews; 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 of any category to win the honour. He specialized in successful biopics, such as ''Disraeli'', ''
Voltaire'' (1933), and ''
Cardinal Richelieu'' (1935), as well as light comedies, which included ''
The Millionaire'' (1931) and ''
A Successful Calamity'' (1932).
His career ranged from being a star of the legitimate
theatre, then
silent films, then
sound films.
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