Emil Jannings

Emil Jannings dies in Strobl, Austria.

Jannings faces career setbacks due to his Nazi affiliations.

Jannings stars in the propaganda film 'Ohm Krüger'.

Divorces his third wife, Gussy Holl.

Marries his third wife, Gussy Holl.

Appointed as a Prussian Staatsrat by the Nazi regime.

Stars in the film 'Der Herrscher'.

Divorces his second wife, Hanna Ralph.

Wins the first Academy Award for Best Actor for 'The Last Command'.

Marries his second wife, Hanna Ralph.

Stars in 'The Last Command'.

Stars in 'The Way of All Flesh'.

Stars in 'Faust'.

Stars in 'Variety'.

Stars in 'The Last Laugh'.

Divorces his first wife, Thea von Harbou.

Marries his first wife, Thea von Harbou.

Begins gaining recognition as a stage actor in Germany.

Starts his film acting career.

Begins acting on stage.

Born Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz in Rorschach, Switzerland.