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 receive the Academy Award was Emil Jannings, a German actor, for his roles in Way of All Flesh and Last Command. The first actress to receive an Academy Award was Janet Gaynor for 7th Heaven. The Best Picture Award went to Wings, a story about WWI aerial fights, starring 26-year-old Gary Cooper. The Academy Award for Director for Best Dramatic Picture went to Frank Borzage for 7th Heaven.