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Jacob Ben-Ami (November 23 or December 23, 1890, Minsk, Russian Empire – July 2, 1977, New York City, New York, United States) was a noted Belarusian-born Jewish stage actor who performed equally well in Yiddish and English.
Funeral services were held here yesterday for Jacob Ben-Ami, one of the best known actors of the Yiddish stage. He died Friday at the age of 86.
Jacob Ben-Ami was born on 23 November 1890 in Minsk, Russian Empire [now Belarus]. He was an actor and director, known for Green Fields (1937), The Wandering Jew (1933) and Esperanza (1949). He was married to Slava Estin (stage actress). He died on 2 July 1977 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Actor, Director
- November 23, 1890
- Jacob Ben-Ami
- July 2, 1977
Jul 23, 1977 · Jacob Ben‐Ami, a founder of the Jewish Art Theater who achieved critical acclaim on both the Yiddish and English‐speaking stages, died yesterday at Lenox Hill Hospital after a short illness.
Jacob Ben-Ami was born on 23 December 1890 in Minsk, Belarus. His father was a house painter. He studied in a cheder and completed his education in a private school.
Jacob Ben-Ami was born on 23 November 1890 in Minsk, Russian Empire [now Belarus]. He was an actor and director, known for Green Fields (1937), The Wandering Jew (1933) and Esperanza (1949). He was married to Slava Estin (stage actress).
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