Actor / Actress

Sam Jaffe

Born March 10, 1891 New York City, New York, U.S. 32 credits available

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 is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes On the Line (1984), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971), Guns for San Sebastian (1967), Ben Casey (1961), Ben-Hur (1959), The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), The Asphalt Jungle (1950), Gunga Din (1939). The recorded credits span 1939 to 1984, including 7 movies and 25 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.