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Sam Levene (born Scholem Lewin; August 28, 1905 – December 28, 1980) was a Russian-American Broadway, films, radio, and television actor and director. In a career spanning over five decades, he appeared in over 50 comedy and drama theatrical stage productions.
Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:24. And Justice for All (1979) 7 Videos. 58 Photos. Sam Levene was the actor who originated "craps-shooter extraordinaire" Nathan Detroit in the seminal American musical "Guys and Dolls" on the Great White Way in the original 1950 production.
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List of Sam Levene performances. Sam Levene in Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) Russian-American actor Sam Levene appeared in over 50 theatrical stage productions in the United States and abroad. A master of farce and comedy, Levene was equally effective in drama as well.
Known as a dependable character actor, Levene appeared in 50 films, including 14 at MGM, which included two appearances as Police Lieutenant Abrams in the "Thin Man" series. During his five-decade Hollywood career, Levene established himself as one the great film noir stalwarts.
Sam Levene was born Scholem Lewin on August 28, 1905 in Russia. He created the role of Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, a character librettist Abe Burrows wrote specifically for Levene.
Sam Levene was a Russian-American Broadway, films, radio, and television actor and director. In a career spanning over five decades, he appeared in over 50 comedy and drama theatrical stage productions. He also acted in over 50 films across the United States and abroad.
About. Read More. Birth Place. New York City, New York, USA. Born. August 28, 1905. Died. December 26, 1980. Biography. Read More. Sam Levene became an actor because he wanted to prove that he had enough poise to be a salesman. To hone his skills, the dress-cutter auditioned at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts--and got a scholarship.