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Sam Jaffe
Sam Jaffe is best known for Columbo, Batman, The Bionic Woman and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Sam Jaffe was born on March 10, 1891. Sam Jaffe died on March 24, 1984 at the age of 93.
- Born
- March 10, 1891
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, U.S.
- Died
- March 24, 1984 (93 years old)
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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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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Known for
Filmography
- 1981Foul Play
- 1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyThe Keeper
- 1978Flying High
- 1977The Love BoatProfessor Roscoe Weber
- 1976The Bionic Woman
- 1975Medical StoryDr. Gershowitz
- 1974Harry O
- 1973KojakPapa
- 1973The Snoop SistersIssac Waldersack
- 1972The Streets of San Francisco
- 1971ColumboHenry Willis
- 1971Alias Smith and Jones
- 1970Nanny and the Professor
- 1966BatmanZoltan Zorba
- 1966TarzanDr. Singleton
- 1964Daniel BooneJed Tolson
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1961Cain's HundredLouis Speckter
- 1961Ben CaseyDavid Zorba
- 1961The DefendersDr. William Graham
- 1960The IslandersPapa Mathews
- 1960The WesternerOld Man McKeen
- 1958Naked CityLazslo Lubasz
- 1958Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
- 1958The Donna Reed Show
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsThe Abbot
- 1951Hallmark Hall of Fame1st Supreme Court Justice
- 1951Tales of Tomorrow
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Sam Jaffe been in?
Sam Jaffe is best known for Columbo, Batman, The Bionic Woman and Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
When was Sam Jaffe born?
Sam Jaffe was born on March 10, 1891. ( New York City, New York, U.S.)
How old is Sam Jaffe?
Sam Jaffe died on March 24, 1984 at the age of 93.
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