Photo: Moffett / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- writer / playwright / film director / autobiographer / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1930 Academy Award for Best Actor
- 1960 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was George Arliss born?
April 10, 1868 – February 5, 1946.
Where is George Arliss from?
George Arliss is from London, Roman Empire.
What does George Arliss do?
George Arliss works as writer, playwright, film director, autobiographer, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.