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Quick Facts

Born:
1891-03-10

Birthplace:
New York City, New York, U.S.

Credits:
66 Total Roles

Sam Jaffe

Acting

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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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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2004 On Location with Gunga Din MOVIE Gunga Din (archive footage)
1984 On the Line MOVIE El Gabacho
1984 Nothing Lasts Forever MOVIE Father Knickerbocker
1981 Foul Play TV Self
1980 Battle Beyond the Stars MOVIE Dr. Hephaestus
1980 Gideon's Trumpet MOVIE 1st Supreme Court Justice
1979 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century TV The Keeper
1978 Flying High TV Self
1976 The Bionic Woman TV Self
1975 Medical Story TV Self

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