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Bettye Ackerman (1956-1984)
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Sam Jaffe: American actor, teacher, musician and engineer (1891-1984).
Born (age 133).
Sam Jaffe has 22 credits in our database.
The name Sam means hebrew for "Name of God".
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Filmography (22)
Biography
Shalom "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 and won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his performance in The Asphalt Jungle (1950). He also appeared in The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) and Ben-Hur (1959), and is additionally known for his roles as the titular character in Gunga Din (1939) and as the "High Lama" in Lost Horizon (1937).
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How old is Sam Jaffe?
Sam Jaffe is 133 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Sam Jaffe been in?
Sam Jaffe has 22 credits in our database. Notable titles include Nothing Lasts Forever (1984), On the Line (1984), The Great Bank Robbery (1969), A Guide for the Married Man (1967), La Bataille de San Sebastian (1967).
Where can I find more information about Sam Jaffe?
You can find more about Sam Jaffe on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
