Conrad Nagel was an American actor, a prominent figure during the silent film era and the transition to sound. Known as a popular "matinée idol," he starred alongside leading actresses of the era, including Greta Garbo in the film *The Kiss* (1929). He was also the host of one of the first major sound musicals, *The Hollywood Revue of 1929*. Although his career as a leading man declined with the advent of sound, he continued to work in supporting roles, also working in radio and television. In addition to acting, Nagel played a crucial institutional role: he was one of the 36 founding members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and a co-founder of the Screen Actors Guild. For his humanitarian efforts with the Motion Picture Relief Fund, he received an Honorary Academy Award in 1940. He was also honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to motion pictures and television.