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My Take
What strikes me about Paul Lukas is that he won the very first Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama and an Academy Award in the same year, both for Watch on the Rhine. I find it telling that he carried the role over from the Broadway stage to the screen, because that kind of lived-in ownership of a character usually shows. Born Pal Lukacs in Budapest in 1894, he was a Hungarian who made it in Hollywood at a time when that was rare, and he has a star on the Walk of Fame to prove the staying power. A serious dramatic actor I'd happily revisit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Lukas
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・ルーカス
- Reading
- ぽーる・るーかす
- Born
- May 26, 1894 – August 15, 1971
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Budapest, Hungary
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1944 Academy Award for Best Actor
- 1944 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Lukas born?
May 26, 1894 – August 15, 1971.
Where is Paul Lukas from?
Paul Lukas is from Budapest, Hungary.
What does Paul Lukas do?
Paul Lukas works as actor, screenwriter, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.