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Sam Jaffe
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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).
Known For
Columbo
1971
Batman
1966
Kojak
1973
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
1979
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
The Bionic Woman
1976
Ben-Hur
1959
The Asphalt Jungle
1950
The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
1971
Gentleman's Agreement
1947
Battle Beyond the Stars
1980
Lost Horizon
1937
The Dunwich Horror
1970
Guns for San Sebastian
1967
The Scarlet Empress
1934
Gunga Din
1939
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