Emil Jannings
Breakthrough Years
1918
Starred in Ernst Lubitsch's Die Augen der Mumie Ma, elevating his dramatic career in German cinema.
1924
His powerful, wordless performance in The Last Laugh (1924) solidified his status as a leading international dramatic actor.
1926
Starred in F.W. Murnau's Faust (1926), which led to his Hollywood contract and first Oscar.
1928
Won first Best Actor Oscar for The Last Command (1928), establishing his Hollywood dramatic prowess.
