12 Angry Men
1957
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Birth name. Leo Jacoby. Height. 5′ 11″ (1.80 m) Mini Bio. 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.
Nov 14, 2019 · Lee J. Cobb Such a Powerful Actor. Posted on 11.14.19 by John Farr. A close inspection of Lee J. Cobb’s film career, spanning nearly four decades, demonstrates what a versatile actor he was. Still, today he is best remembered for playing bitter, caustic, angry men. When Cobb got angry on-screen, his intensity was frightening.
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).
May 8, 2018 · Lee J Cobb. Cobb, Lee J. views 1,595,844 updated May 08 2018. COBB, Lee J. Nationality: American. Born: Leo Jacoby in New York City, 8 December 1911 (some sources list 9 December). Education: Attended accounting classes at City College of New York (CCNY).
Lee J. Cobb 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. He often played arrogant, intimidating and abrasive characters, but he also acted as respectable figures such as judges and police officers.
December 08, 1911. Died. February 11, 1976. Cause of Death. Heart Attack. Biography. Read More. A player of character parts from such an early age that he had to wear heavy makeup to be convincing as an older man, Lee J. Cobb gradually grew into his roles to become one of the great American actors.
“Coogan’s Bluff” In Coogan’s Bluff. Lee J. Cobb, who played a crusty New York City police lieutenant, earned particular praise for his performance. The film inspired the hit TV series McCloud (1970–77), starring Dennis Weaver. Read More. “Dark Past, The” In Rudolph Maté.
