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George Arliss was born on April 10, 1868 in London, Roman Empire and was credited as a writer, playwright and film director. Death is recorded on February 5, 1946, at the age of 77. Awards on record include Academy Award for Best Actor (1930) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960).
My Take
George Arliss fascinates me as a hinge figure in film history. Born in 1868, he was a stage-trained Englishman who conquered Hollywood and became the first British actor to win an Academy Award, taking Best Actor for his Disraeli. What strikes me is how completely he embraced reinvention, moving from Victorian theatre into the brand-new sound era and also writing, directing, and chronicling his own life. He represents the moment cinema began taking itself seriously as art. Few remember him now, but I think anyone who loves film owes a quiet debt to performers like Arliss who legitimized the screen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Arliss
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・アーリス
- Reading
- じょーじ・あーりす
- Born
- April 10, 1868 – February 5, 1946
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Occupation
- writer / playwright / film director / autobiographer / screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1930 Academy Award for Best Actor
- 1960 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was George Arliss born?
Born April 10, 1868.
When did George Arliss die?
Died February 5, 1946, aged 77.
Where was George Arliss from?
George Arliss was from London, Roman Empire.
What did George Arliss do?
George Arliss worked as writer, playwright, film director, autobiographer, screenwriter.
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