Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe

ACTOR

Born Shalom Jaffe in New York City, he became known to the world as Sam Jaffe. From a Jewish family as a child he appeared in Yiddish theater productions with his mother, a well-known regional stage actress. He graduated from the City College of New York and then studied engineering at Columbia University graduate school. He began his career as a mathematics teacher in the Bronx. Around 1915 Jaffe joined the Washington Square Players. By 1918 he was no stranger to Broadway, having debuted in the original play Youth, and he appeared regularly through the 1920s, though less in the 1930s and only sporadically in the 1940s. He appeared in 21 plays on Broadway during his acting career, his final appearance in 1979.
  • When was
    Sam Jaffe born?

    Sam Jaffe was born on Tuesday, March 10, 1891

  • Where was
    Sam Jaffe born?

    Sam Jaffe was born in New York City, New York, USA

  • How old was
    Sam Jaffe when they died?

    Sam Jaffe was 93

  • When did Sam Jaffe die?

    Sam Jaffe died on
    Saturday, March 24, 1984

  • How tall is Sam Jaffe?

    Sam Jaffe is 5'7"(1.71m)


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