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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 ...
George Arliss was a British actor who starred in several films, including Disraeli (1929), for which he won an Oscar. He also appeared on the London stage and wrote a play, The House of Rothschild.
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- London, England, UK
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- London, England, UK
George Arliss was an actor noted for his portrayal of historic personages in many motion pictures. Arliss began his acting career in 1887 but did not have his first substantial success until he appeared with Mrs. Patrick Campbell in London during the 1900–01 season.
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Learn about the life and career of George Arliss, one of the oldest actors on the screen in the 1920s and 1930s, who won an Oscar for playing Benjamin Disraeli. Find out his birth name, height, spouse, trivia, quotes and more.
- April 10, 1868
- February 5, 1946
Sep 19, 2012 · A – April 10, 2022, marks his 154th Birthday! Actor, author, playwright, and filmmaker George Arliss was born in the Bloomsbury section of London on Good Friday, April 10, 1868. He made his professional stage debut in 1887, a time when theaters were lit by gaslight.
Step into the glitz and glamour of Classic Hollywood as we shine a spotlight on George Arliss, an icon of the silver screen. 🌟From unforgettable performance...
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George Arliss was an English actor, author, playwright and filmmaker who won an Oscar for his role as Benjamin Disraeli. He starred in many historical and literary adaptations, such as The House of Rothschild, Alexander Hamilton and Doctor Syn.
