When Was Sam Jaffe Born?

Shalom "Sam" Jaffe 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 and appeared in other classic films such as Ben-Hur and The Day the Earth Stood Still.

How old is Sam Jaffe?

Sam Jaffe, a character actor who displayed a commanding stage and screen presence over a career of six and a half decades, died of cancer yesterday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 93 years old.

Why did Sam Jaffe leave Ben Casey?

Sam Jaffe (Dr. David Zorba) left the show due to conflicts with Vince Edwards (Dr. Ben Casey). ... and director Jerry Lewis also had conflicts with Edwards.

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