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.
The first actor to win an Academy Award (Oscar) was Emil Jannings. He won the Oscar for Best Actor in 1929 for his work in The Way of All Flesh and The Last Command. He was b â¦ orn in Rorschach, Switzerland, the son of a German mother and an American father.