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Lee J. Cobb (born Leo Jacoby; [2] [3] December 8, 1911 – February 11, 1976) was an American actor, known both for film roles and his work on the Broadway stage, as well as for his television role in the series, The Virginian. [4]
Lee J. Cobb. Actor: 12 Angry Men. Lee J. Cobb, one of the premier character actors in American film for three decades in the post-World War II period, was born Leo Jacoby in New York City's Lower East Side on December 8, 1911.
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Lee J. Cobb. Actor: 12 Angry Men. Lee J. Cobb, one of the premier character actors in American film for three decades in the post-World War II period, was born Leo Jacoby in New York City's Lower East Side on December 8, 1911.
- December 8, 1911
- February 11, 1976
Feb 12, 1976 · Lee J. Cobb created the role of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's “Death of a Salesman” 27 years ago on Broadway. Critics called his portrayal of the aging,...
Aug 21, 2019 · “Lee J. Cobb was the first, and left during the fourth season,” said Drury. “I enjoyed working with him — he brought all those years as a Hollywood star to the role, but he hated the show. He was...
Lee J. Cobb (December 8, 1911 - February 11, 1976) ) was an American actor best known for his performance in 12 Angry Men (1957), his Academy Award-nominated performance in On the Waterfront, and one of his last films, The Exorcist (1973).
Nov 14, 2019 · Lee J. Cobb suffered a fatal heart attack in Hollywood on February 11, 1976. He was just 64 and working right up to the end. On that otherwise unremarkable day, we lost a blazing talent who breathed life into Willy Loman, Johnny Friendly, Juror No. 3, King Lear, and so many others.