Emil Jannings
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Emil Jannings (1884–1950) was a German actor, the first to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Between 1926 and 1929, he worked in Hollywood. Upon returning to Germany, he sympathized with the Nazi regime and was one of the advisors to Universum Film-Aktiengesellschaft (UFA), the film studios controlled by Goebbels as a propaganda weapon. With the end of World War II and Germany's defeat, his career fell into disgrace.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Emil Jannings reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Emil Jannings's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Emil Jannings remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Emil Jannings Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Emil Jannings's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Emil Jannings.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 100 Years of the UFA | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Hitler's Hollywood | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films | Himself (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Making of 'The Last Laugh' | Hotelportier (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Los 5 Faust de F. W. Murnau | Himself / Mephisto (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | (Archive Footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Where Is Mr. Belling? | Eberhard Belling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Altes Herz wird wieder jung | Friedrich Hoffmann, Seniorchef | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Dismissal | Fürst Otto von Bismarck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Uncle Krüger | Ohm (Paul)Krüger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Cavalcade of the Academy Awards | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes | Dr. Robert Koch | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Broken Jug | Adam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Sovereign | Matthias Clausen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Traumulus | Prof. Niemeyer, gen. Traumulus | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Old and The Young King | König Friedrich Wilhelm I. | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Tempest | Gustav Bumke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Darling of the Gods | Albert Winkelmann | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Blue Angel | Immanuel Rath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Sins of the Fathers | Wilhelm Spengler | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Movie City of Hollywood | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Patriot | Czar Paul I | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Last Command | Gen. Dolgorucki / Grand Duke Sergius Alexander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Way of All Flesh | August Shilling | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Faust | Mephisto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Liebe macht blind | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Tartuffe | Tartüff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Variety | Boss Huller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Last Laugh | Hotel Doorman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Husbands or Lovers | Ehemann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Waxworks | Harun al Raschid | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Quo Vadis? | Nerone | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Film in the Film | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | All for Money | S. I. Rupp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Loves of Pharaoh | Pharao Amenes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Othello | Othello | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Danton | Danton | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Anna Boleyn | Henry VIII, King of England | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Algol: Tragedy of Power | Robert Herne | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Great Light | Lorenz Ferleitner | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Kohlhiesel's Daughters | Peter Xaver | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Madame DuBarry | Ludwig XV. | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Daughter of Mehemed | Vaco Juan Riberda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Eyes of the Mummy | Radu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Keimendes Leben. 2. Teil | James Fraenkel/John Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Merry Jail | Quabbe - der Gaoler | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Lulu | Alfredo, a clown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | When Four Do the Same | Segetoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Der 10. Pavillon der Zitadelle | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Stein unter Steinen | Göttlingk | Flop | Similar → |
Emil Jannings - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Emil Jannings?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emil Jannings is "Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Emil Jannings acted in?
Emil Jannings has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Emil Jannings?
Other notable films include "The Making of 'The Last Laugh'", "Faust", and "The Last Laugh".