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Actor
George Arliss
Famoose for
His Academy Award-winning portrayal of Disraeli
Disraeli · Voltaire
- Born
- 10 April 1868
- Birthplace
- London
- Died
- 5 February 1946
More people
George Arliss
George Arliss was a British actor whose success crossed theatre, silent cinema and sound films. Historical roles became a particular feature of his screen career.
Early life
London beginnings
Worked in his father’s publishing office before leaving for the stage at eighteen.
Career
- 1887
Provincial theatre
Began professional stage work in Britain.
- 1901
American tour
Travelled with Mrs Patrick Campbell’s company.
- 1929
Sound-film success
Reprised Disraeli in the performance that won him an Oscar.
Selected work
Disraeli
Played the British prime minister.
Voltaire
Starred in another historical biography.
Beyond work
Family and animals
Married Florence in 1899 and was active in opposition to vivisection.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Moffett. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.