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Emil Jannings


Birth name: Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz
Birth: 23 July 1884
Died: 2 January 1950
Nationality: German
Hollywood Walk Star: Yes
Emil Jannings

Career / Biography

Emil Jannings was a German actor who appeared in both German and English films. He was the first person to win a Best Actor oscar.

Films

Blue Angel (1930)
The Last Command and The Way Of All Flesh (1928)
The Last Laugh (1924) - Silent
Waxworks (1924) - Silent

Oscars

Won - Best Actor - The Last Command and The Way Of All Flesh (1928)
Emil Jannings