George Arliss

Birth Name:

George Augustus Andrews

Birth Place:

London, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

British filmgoers named him their favorite male star in 1934
His role as British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli in "Disraeli" made him the first British actor to win an Academy Award
Received an honorary Masters of Arts degree from Columbia University in 1919
Before he turned 18, he worked in his father's publishing office
Started acting in 1887, appearing in stage productions in the English provinces
Often portrayed great figures of history, with some of his most successful films being "Disraili," Alexander Hamilton" and "Rothschild․"
Usually wore a monocle, a sartorial affectation he adopted in his youth
Bette Davis credited him with helping her get her big break into stardom by insisting she be his leading lady in "The Man Who Played God․"
Founded the National Anti-Vivisection Society of Chicago
Served as president of the Episcopal Actors' Guild of America from 1921 to 1938

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