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Lee J. Cobb
Lee J. Cobb, born as Leo Jacoby on December 8, 1911, was a remarkable American actor notable for his exceptional roles in both films and on the Broadway stage. He was known for his representation of rather arrogance, intimidating and abrasive characters; however, he also excellently portrayed respectable figures such as judges and police officers. Cobb was the first to play the role of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's 1949 play Death of a Salesman directed by Elia Kazan. His acting prowess earned him two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in 'On the Waterfront' (1954), and 'The Brothers Karamazov' (1958). Cobb's notable film performances included Juror #3 in '12 Angry Men' (1957), Dock Tobin in 'Man of the West' (1958), Barak Ben Canaan in 'Exodus' (1960), Marshall Lou Ramsey in 'How the West Was Won' (1962), Cramden in 'Our Man Flint' (1966), and Lt. William Kinderman in 'The Exorcist' (1973). On television, Cobb left a lasting impression in the Western series, 'The Virginian' as Judge Henry Garth as well as in the ABC legal drama 'The Young Lawyers' where he played David Barrett. He was nominated thrice for an Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor Primetime Emmy Awards.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Leo Jacoby
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: United States of America
Birthday: December 8, 1911
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1934-1976
Children: 4
Spouses: Helen Beverley, Mary Brako Hirsch
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Awards and Nominations Received by Lee J. Cobb
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Movies Featuring Lee J. Cobb
Lawman
12 Angry Men
How the West Was Won
The Three Faces of Eve
The Racers
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
The Day of the Owl
The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
The Moon Is Down
This Thing Called Love
The Song of Bernadette
Buckskin Frontier
The Meanest Men in the West
The Great Kidnapping
Call Northside 777
They Came to Rob Las Vegas
The Balloon Vendor
Come Blow Your Horn
Captain from Castile
The Tall Texan
Thieves’ Highway
Blood, Sweat and Fear
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The Dark Past
Macho Callahan
The Left Hand of God
Yankee Pasha
The Garment Jungle
The Phantom Creeps
North of the Rio Grande
The Trap
Golden Boy
Cross Shot
Johnny O’Clock
Danger on the Air
The Liberation of L.B. Jones
In Like Flint
Death of a Salesman
The Miracle of the Bells
Gorilla at Large
Miami Exposé
Men of Boys Town
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
Double Indemnity
Coogan’s Bluff
The Road to Denver
The Luck of the Irish
Mackenna’s Gold
Party Girl
The Man Who Cheated Himself
But Not for Me
Mark Shoots First
Winged Victory
The Phantom Creeps
Rustlers’ Valley
Green Mansions
Anna and the King of Siam
The Brothers Karamazov
Career Timeline
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1973
The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
Lapchance
The Great Kidnapping
Jovine
Double Indemnity
Barton Keyes
1968
The Day of the Owl
Don Mariano Arena
They Came to Rob Las Vegas
Steve Skorsky
Coogan’s Bluff
Lt. McElroy
1948
Call Northside 777
Brian Kelly
The Dark Past
Dr. Andrew Collins
The Miracle of the Bells
Marcus Harris
The Luck of the Irish
David C. Augur
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