Sam Jaffe

Born: 1891-03-10

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Jaffe  licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Ben-Hur

as Simonides
Released: 1959-11-18

In 25 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely...

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Released: 1980-09-08

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Bedknobs and Broomsticks

as Bookman
Released: 1971-10-07

Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric...

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The Asphalt Jungle

as Doc Erwin Riedenschneider
Released: 1950-05-12

Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo...

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Guns for San Sebastian

as Père Joseph
Released: 1968-03-20

Leon Alastray is an outlaw who has been given sanctuary by Father John, whom he then escorts to...

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The Day the Earth Stood Still

as Prof. Jacob Barnhardt
Released: 1951-09-28

An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face...

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Lost Horizon

as High Lama
Released: 1937-03-03

British diplomat Robert Conway and a small group of civilians crash land in the Himalayas, and...

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Gentleman's Agreement

as Professor Fred Lieberman
Released: 1947-11-11

A magazine writer poses as a Jew to expose anti-Semitism.

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The Dunwich Horror

as Old Whateley
Released: 1970-01-14

Dr. Henry Armitage, an expert in the occult, goes to the old Whateley manor in Dunwich looking...

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The Spies

as Sam Cooper
Released: 1957-10-10

A doctor at a run-down psychiatric hospital is offered a large sum of money to shelter a new...

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The Scarlet Empress

as Grand Duke Peter
Released: 1934-05-09

During the 18th century, German noblewoman Sophia Frederica, who would later become Catherine...

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A Guide for the Married Man

as Technical Adviser (Shrink)
Released: 1967-05-25

A man gives his friend a series of lessons on how to cheat on one's wife without being caught.

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Gunga Din

as Gunga Din
Released: 1939-01-26

British army sergeants Ballantine, Cutter and MacChesney serve in India during the 1880s, along...

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Nothing Lasts Forever

as Father Knickerbocker
Released: 1984-09-06

An artist fails a test and is required to direct traffic in New York City's Holland Tunnel. He...

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The Barbarian and the Geisha

as Henry Heusken
Released: 1958-09-30

Townsend Harris is sent by President Pierce to Japan to serve as the first U.S. Consul-General...

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George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1985-03-03

Biography of the legendary filmmaker directed by his son.

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The Accused

as Dr. Romley
Released: 1949-01-12

A prim psychology professor fights to hide a murder she committed in self-defense.

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The Great Bank Robbery

as Brother Lilac Bailey (art forger)
Released: 1969-06-24

A motley group of phony church leaders attempts to rob a bank controlled by brothers in 1880's...

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Night Gallery

as Bleum
Released: 1969-11-08

This anthology telefilm aired on NBC on November 8, 1969, and tells three strange tales: "The...

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Rope of Sand

as Dr. Francis Kittridge Hunter
Released: 1949-08-03

Story of a South African diamond mine watched over by a sadistic policeman tasked with looking...

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Gideon's Trumpet

as 1st Supreme Court Justice
Released: 1980-04-30

True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This...

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Mooch Goes to Hollywood

as Sam Jaffe - Party guest (uncredited)
Released: 1971-12-31

A dog tries to become a canine star with the help of Zsa Zsa Gabor.

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13 Rue Madeleine

as Mayor Galimard
Released: 1947-01-15

Bob Sharkey, an instructor of would-be spies for the Allied Office of Strategic Services,...

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Stage Door Canteen

as Sam Jaffe
Released: 1943-06-24

A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous...

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The Old Man Who Cried Wolf

as Abe Stillman
Released: 1970-10-13

Emile Pulska is visiting his old friend Abe Stillman. During the visit they are attacked and...

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We Live Again

as Gregory Simonson
Released: 1934-11-01

Nekhludoff, a Russian nobleman serving on a jury, discovers that the young girl on trial,...

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I Can Get It for You Wholesale

as Sam Cooper
Released: 1951-04-05

A ruthless fashion designer steps on everyone in her way in order to reach the top of her...

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Under the Gun

as Samuel Gower
Released: 1951-02-22

A convicted racketeer becomes prison trustee when an inmate whom he persuaded to escape is killed.

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Main Street to Broadway

as Self (uncredited)
Released: 1953-10-12

In New York, a surly, down-on-his-heels playwright meets a country girl who's giving up trying...

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Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?

as Toby
Released: 1971-02-01

An alcoholic drifter decides to run for sheriff in a small town. However, in order to get...

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Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion

as Dr. Singleton
Released: 1967-09-06

In this exciting jungle adventure the esteemed archaeologist, Dr Singleton, and his daughter,...

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Quarantined

as Mr. Berryman
Released: 1970-02-24

A family of doctors that runs a medical clinic finds itself up against a sudden cholera epidemic...

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Enemies

as Gittelman
Released: 1971-11-11

A humble and long-suffering New York waiter finally turns the tables on a regular, insufferable...

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The Tell-Tale Heart

as uncredited
Released: 1971-01-01

A retelling of Edgar Allan's Poe haunting tale.

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Saga of Sonora

as Old Sam
Released: 1973-05-03

A musical TV special with Vince Edwards as a hero who must stop gold-greedy villains, Jill St....

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On the Line

as El Gabacho
Released: 1984-11-07

A Border Patrol agent is determined to catch his old nemesis, an American criminal who...

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Columbo

as Henry Willis
First aired: 1971-09-15

Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently...

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The Merv Griffin Show

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran...

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Batman

as Zoltan Zorba
First aired: 1966-01-12

Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually...

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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

as The Keeper
First aired: 1979-09-20

20th-century astronaut Buck Rogers awakens in the 25th century after a freak accident puts him...

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The Donna Reed Show

as uncredited
First aired: 1958-09-24

Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a...

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The Bionic Woman

as uncredited
First aired: 1976-01-14

After fully recovering from her near fatal bout of bionic rejection, Jaime Sommers, the first...

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Alias Smith and Jones

as uncredited
First aired: 1971-01-05

Alias Smith and Jones is an American Western series that originally aired on ABC from 1971 to...

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Tales of Tomorrow

as uncredited
First aired: 1951-08-03

Tales of Tomorrow is an American anthology science fiction series that was performed and...

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Cain's Hundred

as Louis Speckter
First aired: 1961-09-19

A former underworld lawyer goes to work for the Federal Government, determined to bring 100 top...

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Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

as uncredited
First aired: 1958-10-06

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse is an American television anthology series produced by Desilu...

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The Streets of San Francisco

as uncredited
First aired: 1972-09-23

Two police officers, the older Lt. Stone and the young upstart Inspector Keller, investigate...

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Nanny and the Professor

as uncredited
First aired: 1970-01-21

Nanny and the Professor is an American fantasy situation comedy created by AJ Carothers and...

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Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as The Abbot
First aired: 1955-10-02

A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.

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Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Hal Ballew
First aired: 1955-10-02

A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.

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Daniel Boone

as Jed Tolson
First aired: 1964-09-24

Daniel Boone is an American action-adventure television series starring Fess Parker as Daniel...

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Naked City

as Lazslo Lubasz
First aired: 1958-09-30

Naked City is a police drama series which aired from 1958 to 1963 on the ABC television network....

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Ben Casey

as David Zorba
First aired: 1961-10-02

Ben Casey is an American medical drama series which ran on ABC from 1961 to 1966. The show was...

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The Defenders

as Dr. William Graham
First aired: 1961-09-16

The Defenders is an American courtroom drama series . It starred E. G. Marshall and Robert Reed...

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The Westerner

as Old Man McKeen
First aired: 1960-09-30

The Westerner is an American Western series that aired on NBC from September to December 1960....

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Tarzan

as Dr. Singleton
First aired: 1966-09-08

Tarzan is a series that aired on NBC from 1966 – 1968. The series portrayed Tarzan as a...

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Harry O

as uncredited
First aired: 1974-09-12

After being shot in the line of duty, Harry Orwell was forced to retire from the San Diego...

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Hallmark Hall of Fame

as 1st Supreme Court Justice
First aired: 1951-12-24

Hallmark Hall of Fame is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark...

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Kojak

as Papa
First aired: 1973-10-24

A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New...

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Flying High

as uncredited
First aired: 1978-09-29

Flying High is an American comedy-drama series that aired on CBS from August 28, 1978 until...

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The Islanders

as Papa Mathews
First aired: 1960-10-02

The Islanders is an American adventure television series which aired on ABC from 1960 to 1961,...

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Foul Play

as uncredited
First aired: 1981-01-26

Based on the 1978 film of the same name, the series is about a bumbling detective in San...

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