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Emil Jannings
Acting
Born: July 22, 1884
Rorschach, Switzerland
Biography
Emil Jannings (1884–1950) was a German actor. He was the first actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Known For

Faust
as Mephisto

Anna Boleyn
as Henry VIII, King of England

The Last Laugh
as Hotelportier [Hotel Doorman]

The Blue Angel
as Immanuel Rath

The Last Command
as Gen. Dolgorucki / Grand Duke Sergius Alexander

Variety
as Boss Huller

The Way of All Flesh
as August Shilling

Betrayal
as Poldi Moser

Waxworks
as Harun al Raschid

All for Money
as S. I. Rupp