Nature obviously intended for Sam Jaffe to spend much of his screen career playing eccentric scientists and peppery little old men. As a child, Jaffe appeared in Yiddish stage productions with his mother, a prominent actress. Read Full Biography
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Battle Beyond the Stars
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13 Rue Madeleine
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We Live Again
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Ben Hur
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George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
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The Dunwich Horror
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Nothing Lasts Forever
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Gunga Din
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The Tell Tale Heart
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I Can Get It For You Wholesale
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Gentlemans Agreement
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Adventure 1: Trailers on Tape
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On the Line
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West of Hester Street
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Gideon's Trumpet
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Columbo: Forgotten Lady
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks
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Enemies
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Sam Hill: Who Killed Mr. Foster?
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Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?
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Quarantined
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Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion
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The Old Man Who Cried Wolf
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La Bataille de San Sebastian
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | The Asphalt Jungle | Nominated |
| 1950 | Venice International Film Festival | International Prize for Best Actor | The Asphalt Jungle | Won |
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