Sam Jaffe

Personal Info

Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Birthday
1891
Place of birth
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died
1984
Also known as
Shalom "Sam" Jaffe
Shalom Jaffe

Biography

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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 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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