Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson, considered the father of the modern Presidency, significantly contributed to the expansion of that office. He was considered the first popularly elected President, and, throughout his Presidency, acted his role as a populist. Elected 1828 1832.
Unlike later ceremonies, an actor or director could be awarded for multiple works within a year. Emil Jannings, for example, was given the Best Actor award for his work in both The Way of All Flesh and The Last Command. Moreover, Charlie Chaplin and Warner Brothers each received an Honorary Award.
Sidney Poitier (1964) â Sidney Poitier became the first African-American to win the best actor Oscar -- for his work in Lilies of the Field.. Poitier had been nominated once before for The Defiant Ones.. Interestingly, Poitier was the only one of the four acting category winners present at the 1964 ceremony.