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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).
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| Name | Sam Jaffe |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Shalom "Sam" Jaffe, Shalom Jaffe |
| Birthday | 1891-03-10 |
| Deathday | 1984-03-24 |
| Gender | Male |
| IMDB | Sam Jaffe profile on IMDB |
| Place of Birth | New York City, New York, U.S. |
