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Sam Jaffe

Acting

13.3 Popularity Mar 10, 1891 (93 years old) New York City, New York, U.S.

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Sam Jaffe (March 10, 1891 – March 24, 1984) was an American actor, teacher, musician and engineer. In 1951, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Asphalt Jungle (1950) and appeared in other classic fil...

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.  

Sam Jaffe (March 10, 1891 – March 24, 1984) was an American actor, teacher, musician and engineer. In 1951, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Asphalt Jungle (1950) and appeared in other classic films such as Ben-Hur (1959) and The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). He may be best remembered for playing the title role in Gunga Din (1939), and the High Lama in Lost Horizon (1937).

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Filmography 68

2004
On Location with Gunga Din Movie

as Gunga Din (archive footage)

1985
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1984
On the Line Movie

as El Gabacho

1984
Nothing Lasts Forever Movie

as Father Knickerbocker

1981
1980
Battle Beyond the Stars Movie

as Dr. Hephaestus

1980
Gideon's Trumpet Movie

as 1st Supreme Court Justice

1979
1974
1973
The Snoop Sisters TV

as Issac Waldersack

1973
Kojak TV

as Papa

1973
Saga of Sonora Movie

as Old Sam

1971
Mooch Goes to Hollywood Movie

as Sam Jaffe - Party guest (uncredited)

1971
Enemies Movie

as Gittelman

1971
1971
Columbo TV

as Henry Willis

Photos 1

Sam Jaffe Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday March 10, 1891 (93 years old)
Died March 24, 1984
Place of Birth New York City, New York, U.S.
Also Known As Shalom "Sam" Jaffe, Shalom Jaffe
Years Active 1933 - 2004
Popularity 13.3
Career Stats
68 Total Credits
37 Movie Roles
29 TV Roles
1 Photos