
Full Name: Augustus George Andrews
Profession: Actor
Nationality:
English
Why Famous: The first British actor to win an Academy Award with his role as 'Benjamin Disraeli' in "Disraeli" (1929).
Arliss is also famous for his roles as 'Raja of Rukh' in "The Green Goddess" (1930) and 'The Duke of Wellington' in "The Iron Duke" (1934).
Born: April 10, 1868
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Star Sign: Aries
Died: February 5, 1946 (aged 77)
Cause of Death: Bronchitis
Historical Events
- 1930-11-05 3rd Academy Awards: "All Quiet on the Western Front", George Arliss and Norma Shearer win