Oscar Homolka
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