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 for Best Actor was Emil Jannings. He also was the very first person to ever be presented an Oscar since Best Actor was the first award presented that evening. He was born in Rorschach, Switzerland, the son of a German mother and an American father.