Emil Jannings
German actor (1884-1950)
1884 — 1950
Quick Facts
Profession
German actor (1884-1950)
Born
July 23, 1884
Died
1950 (age ~66)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
actor, film director
German ReichBorn in RorschachDied in Strobl
1884
Born in Rorschach (1884-07-23)
1929
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actor
1936
AwardStaatsschauspieler
1937
AwardVolpi Cup for Best Actor
1939
AwardGoethe Medal for Art and Science
1950
Died in Strobl
About
Emil Jannings was a Swiss-born German actor who was popular in Hollywood films in the 1920s. He was the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor for starring in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh. Jannings remains the only German ever to win in that category.
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Who is Emil Jannings?+
Emil Jannings was a Swiss-born German actor who was popular in Hollywood films in the 1920s. He was the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor for starring in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh. Jannings remains the only German ever to win in that category.
What does the name Emil mean?+
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Emil Jannings born?+
Emil Jannings was born on July 23, 1884.
When did Emil Jannings die?+
Emil Jannings died in 1950, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Емил)
The name Emil is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "male given name (Емил)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Emil — July 23, 1884
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Respect.
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My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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