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Oscar Homolka Biography

Birth Name:Oscar Homolka

Birth Place:Vienna, Austria

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Awarded the Filmband in Gold in 1967 by the German Film Awards or Deutscher Filmpreis
  • Attended the Imperial Academy of Music and the Performing Arts after serving in WWI
  • Died only four months after his wife of 28 years, Joan, in 1978
  • Due to his thick accent, he often portrayed villains and Communists
  • Initially an actor, he first made waves in the prestigious theater community of Munich during the 1920s
  • Moved to Britain in the 1930s to escape Nazi rule where he would continue his film career, eventually traveling to Hollywood to star in several features

Awards

  • 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
  • 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
  • 1942Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
  • 1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
  • 1949Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1957Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor: nominated