George Arliss
Biography
George Arliss was a renowned English actor, playwright, and filmmaker who achieved success in the United States. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Benjamin Disraeli in the 1929 film "Disraeli," becoming the first British actor to receive this honor. Arliss also excelled in biographical roles, such as in "Voltaire" (1933) and "Cardinal Richelieu" (1935), as well as light comedies like "The Millionaire" (1931).