ACTOR · FROM NEW YORK CITY, U.S.
Sam Jaffe
1891–198465 credits since 1934
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ABOUT SAM
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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Born10 March 1891
Died24 March 1984
BirthplaceNew York City, U.S.
Known forActing
On Cineora44 of 65 titles
Known for
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- 44
- Average IMDb
- 7.0
- Highest rated
- Alfred Hitchcock PresentsIMDb 8.5
- Working since
- 1934
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