Born in Vienna into a famous theatrical family, Joseph Schildkraut was an Austrian actor who triumphed on the stages and screens of Europe and the United States. He made his name in silent cinema with titles such as D. W. Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' and cemented his prestige playing Captain Alfred Dreyfus in 'The Life of Emile Zola', a role that won him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1938. In the final phase of his career he played Otto Frank in the film version of 'The Diary of Anne Frank', after having premiered that same role on Broadway. His continental elegance and theatrical diction defined a performer of classic roots and distinguished presence. Read more