Sam Jaffe

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). He appeared in other classic films such as ''The Day the Earth Stood Still'' (1951) and ''Ben-Hur'' (1959). Besides, Jaffe is remembered for other outstanding performances such as the title role in ''Gunga Din'' (1939) and his role as the "High Lama" in ''Lost Horizon'' (1937). Provided by Wikipedia