Timeline George Arliss

English actor, the first British winner of the Oscar for Best Actor, for Disraeli.

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1868 George Arliss born in London George Arliss is born in London.
1901 George Arliss goes to America He tours the US with Mrs Patrick Campbell and stays.
1911 George Arliss plays Disraeli on Broadway The role becomes his signature.
1921 George Arliss in the silent Disraeli He repeats the role on film.
1929 George Arliss in Disraeli The sound version wins him the Oscar for Best Actor.
1930 George Arliss in The Green Goddess He plays the Rajah.
1931 George Arliss plays Alexander Hamilton He stars as the founding father.
1932 George Arliss in The Man Who Played God He gives Bette Davis an important early role.
1933 George Arliss plays Voltaire He stars in the biography.
1934 George Arliss in The House of Rothschild He plays Mayer and Nathan Rothschild.
1935 George Arliss plays Cardinal Richelieu He stars in the historical drama.
1937 George Arliss in Dr. Syn His last film.
1946 George Arliss dies in London George Arliss dies aged 77.