Sam Jaffe
Sam Jaffe was an actor, born 1891, died 1984.
Shalom "Sam" Jaffe was an American actor and teacher, known for his portrayals of intelligent but eccentric characters. He achieved prominence in Hollywood for his portrayal of the titular character in the adventure film Gunga Din (1939). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his performance in the classic film noir The Asphalt Jungle (1950).
Movies (13)
- Ben-Hur (1959)
- The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
- Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)
- The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
- Gunga Din (1939)
- Night Gallery (1969)
- A Guide for the Married Man (1967)
- Guns for San Sebastian (1967)
- Lost Horizon (1937)
- The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958)
- Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
- The Scarlet Empress (1934)