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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Emil_JanningsEmil Jannings - Wikipedia

    Emil Jannings (born Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz, 23 July 1884 – 2 January 1950) was a Swiss-born German actor who was popular in Hollywood in the 1920s. He was the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor for his roles in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh .

  2. www.imdb.com › name › nm0417837Emil Jannings - IMDb

    Emil Jannings. Actor: The Last Command. His real name was Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz, and in the early 1900s, he was already working in the theater under Max Reinhardt's company.

  3. www.independent.co.uk › best-actor-oscar-winner-nazi-emil-jannings-b2509263Oscars: The Nazi shame of Best Actor winner Emil Jannings - The...

    Mar 8, 2024 · To avoiding appearing to be barking mad, they diverted the 1929 Oscar to Emil Jannings. The academy awarded some honours in their inaugural year for performances in more than one film.

  4. www.britannica.com › biography › Emil-JanningsEmil Jannings | Biography, Movies, Oscar, & Facts | Britannica

    Emil Jannings, German actor who was internationally known for his tragic roles in motion pictures. His notable movies included The Last Laugh (1924), Variety (1925), The Blue Angel (1930), and The Last Command (1928). He was the recipient of the first Academy Award for best actor.

  5. www.imdb.com › name › nm0417837Emil Jannings - Biography - IMDb

    Emil Jannings. Actor: The Last Command. His real name was Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz, and in the early 1900s, he was already working in the theater under Max Reinhardt's company.

  6. thecinemaarchives.com › 2023/05/02 › the-24th-best-actor-of-all-time-emil-janningsThe 24th Best Actor of All-Time: Emil Jannings

    May 2, 2023 · stylistic innovations/traits: The Swiss-born Emil Jannings is now most remembered (f he is remembered at all) as either the first Oscar best actor winner and/or – as a Nazi sympathizer (he is portrayed in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds). He was part of the Nazi movie propaganda machine of Joseph Goebbels.

  7. www.onthisday.com › people › emil-janningsEmil Jannings (Actor) - On This Day

    Biography: Emil Jannings was a German actor known for his powerful performances in both silent and sound films. His dynamic acting style and ability to embody complex characters made him one of the most sought-after talents of his era, drawing international acclaim.

  8. projects.latimes.com › hollywood › star-walkEmil Jannings - Hollywood Star Walk - Los Angeles Times

    Jun 20, 2010 · Find the location of Emil Jannings's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career. Born Theodor Friedrich Emil...

  9. www.rottentomatoes.com › celebrity › emil_janningsEmil Jannings | Rotten Tomatoes

    Emil Jannings. Highest Rated: 100% Variety (1925) Lowest Rated: 67% Loves of Pharaoh (1922) Birthday: Jul 23, 1884. Birthplace: Rorschach, Switzerland. Imposing silent star who first gained ...

  10. www.themoviedb.org › person › 2895Emil Jannings — The Movie Database (TMDB)

    Emil Jannings (1884–1950) was a German actor. He was the first actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor.