Sam Jaffe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Sam Jaffe

American actor, teacher, musician and engineer

Date of Birth: 10-Mar-1891

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 24-Mar-1984

Profession: actor, teacher, engineer, musician, stage actor, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

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 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 is also remembered for other outstanding performances such as the title role in Gunga Din (1939) and the High Lama in Lost Horizon (1937).