Sam JaffeFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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 FilmographyBattle Beyond the Stars (1980)Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)The Dunwich Horror (1970)Guns for San Sebastian (1968)Ben Casey (1961)Ben-Hur (1959)The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958)The Spies (1957)The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)The Asphalt Jungle (1950)Rope of Sand (1949)The Accused (1949)13 Rue Madeleine (1947)Gunga Din (1939)Lost Horizon (1937)The Scarlet Empress (1934)