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Benjamin Disraeli, the British Prime Minister, was the role for which George Arliss won an Academy Award. Arliss's portrayal of Disraeli in the 1929 film "Disraeli" earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor. The film chronicled Disraeli's rise to power and his efforts to secure British interests during the 1870s. Arliss's performance was praised for its subtlety and nuance, capturing the complexity and charisma of the historical figure.