What is Sam Jaffe's full name?
Shalom Jaffe
Sam Jaffe date of birth:
March 10, 1891
How old was Sam Jaffe when died?
93
Where was Sam Jaffe born?
New York City, New York, USA
When did Sam Jaffe die?
March 24, 1984
Where did Sam Jaffe die?
Beverly Hills, California, USA
Why did Sam Jaffe die?
cancer
How tall is Sam Jaffe?
5' 7½" (171 cm)
Sam Jaffe body shape:
Slim
What color are Sam Jaffe's eyes?
Blue
What color is Sam Jaffe's hair?
Grey
Is Sam Jaffe gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Sam Jaffe?
Jewish
What is Sam Jaffe's ethnicity?
White
What is Sam Jaffe nationality?
American
What is Sam Jaffe's occupation?
Educator (Math)
Sam Jaffe claim to fame:
The Scarlet Empress (1934) .... Grand Duke Peter
Who is Sam Jaffe's father?
Barnet Jaffe
Who is Sam Jaffe's mother?
Ada Jaffe
Sam Jaffe brother(s):
Abraham Jaffe
Sam Jaffe sister(s):
Sophie Jaffe, Annie Jaffe
Sam Jaffe friends:
Zero Mostel, Ray Bradbury, Igor Stravinsky
Short Biography
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).