Abraham Sofaer
Biography
Abraham Sofaer was a stage actor of Burmese-Jewish descent. Born in Rangoon, Burma, he began his acting career on the London stage in 1921. Sofaer alternated between London and Broadway, and by the 1930s, he was appearing in both British and American films. He was known for his strong features and resonant voice, which complemented the exotic character parts he played. Sofaer's acting career spanned multiple decades, with a total of 107 known credits. He passed away at the age of 91 due to heart failure.
Career overview
Abraham Sofaer began his acting career on the London stage in 1921. He soon alternated between London and Broadway, appearing in various productions. By the 1930s, Sofaer was also appearing in both British and American films. He went on to accumulate a significant number of credits, with 107 known credits in his acting career.
Sofaer's strong features and resonant voice made him a suitable candidate for exotic character parts. He appeared in several notable films, including A Matter of Life and Death and Quo Vadis. In A Matter of Life and Death, Sofaer played dual roles as a Judge and a Surgeon. He also portrayed St. Paul in Quo Vadis.
Throughout his career, Sofaer continued to work in film and television, becoming a familiar supporting player in his later years. His versatility as an actor allowed him to take on a wide range of roles, often playing characters with distinct cultural backgrounds. Sofaer's career spanned multiple decades, with his acting credits reflecting his ability to adapt to various roles and genres.
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118 titles- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)
- The Magician (1973) as Hassid
- Search (1972)
- Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones (1971) as Governor
- Chisum (1970) as Chief White Buffalo
- Justine (1969) as Proprietor
- Che! (1969) as Pablo Rojas
- Head (1968) as Swami
- Ironside (1967)
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Comancho
- Journey to the Center of Time (1967) as Dr. (Doc) Gordon
- Star Trek (1966) as Thasian (voice)
- Star Trek (1966) as Melkotian (voice)
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Tomas de Cuarto
- Family Affair (1966)
- Tarzan (1966)
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Father
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Epeios
- Felony Squad (1966)
- The Rat Patrol (1966) as Marabout
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) as Omar
- Tales to Keep You Awake (1966) as Arch (archive footage) (uncredited)
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Haji
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Mr. Singh
- Lost in Space (1965) as Sobram
- Laredo (1965)
- The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) as Joseph of Arimathaea
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Tamend
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Grey Cloud
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Juano
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Arch
- 4 for Texas (1963) as Pulaski
- Captain Sindbad (1963) as Galgo
- Twice-Told Tales (1963) as Prof. Pietro Baglioni
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as MacFarlane
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Abraham Sofaer
- Taras Bulba (1962) as The Abbot
- Hitler (1962) as Morris Kaplan
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Shahzi Saund
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Investigators (1961) as Gregory Walden
- The Asphalt Jungle (1961)
- Thriller (1960) as Gus Kostopulos
- Thriller (1960) as Nicolai
- On Trial (1960) as Lord Reading - Lord Chief Justice
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Dr. Stillman
- Rawhide (1959) as Little Hawk
- Hawaiian Eye (1959)
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Timaui
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Geoffrey Donne
- The Third Man (1959)
- The Third Man (1959) as Prince Puma Diau
- Riverboat (1959) as Mark Evans
- Wichita Town (1959)
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Naked City (1958) as Ling Twong
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Sea Hunt (1958)
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Behind Closed Doors (1958) as Fadhil
- Perry Mason (1957) as Dr. Daniel Maitland
- Perry Mason (1957) as Sylvester Robey
- Perry Mason (1957) as Elihu Laban
- Maverick (1957) as Papa Rambeau
- The Real McCoys (1957)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Constantine
- The Thin Man (1957)
- The Sad Sack (1957) as Hassim
- Omar Khayyam (1957) as Tutush
- Not One Shall Die (1957) as David Lessing
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as (Commanche Chief) Alou
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers (1956)
- Bhowani Junction (1956) as Surabhai
- The First Texan (1956) as Don Carlos - magistrate
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Jeremiah Leech
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Harvey Easter
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Ulrich Klemm
- The Millionaire (1955) as Dr. Krishna
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
- Out of the Clouds (1955) as The Indian
- The Naked Jungle (1954) as Incacha
- His Majesty O'Keefe (1954) as Fatumak, Medicine Man
- Elephant Walk (1954) as Appuhamy
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Rabbi
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Father Balaton
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Indian Chief
- Judgment Deferred (1952) as Chancellor
- Quo Vadis (1951) as Paul of Tarsus
- Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951) as Judge
- Cairo Road (1950) as Commandant
- Christopher Columbus (1949) as Luis de Santangel
- Calling Paul Temple (1948) as Dr. Charles Kohima
- Trilby (1947) as Svengali
- The Great Promise (1947)
- The Ghosts of Berkeley Square (1947) as Benjamin Disraeli
- Dual Alibi (1947) as French Judge
- A Matter of Life and Death (1946) as The Judge
- The Prime Minister (1941) as Turkish ambassador (uncredited)
- Freedom Radio (1941) as Heini
- Crook's Tour (1940) as Ali
- Things to Come (1936) as The Jew (uncredited)
- Rembrandt (1936) as Dr. Menasseh
- The House of the Spaniard (1936) as Vidal
- Nell Gwyn (1934) as (uncredited)
- The Admiral's Secret (1934) as Don Pablo y Gonzales
- Karma (1933) as Holy Man
- The Wandering Jew (1933) as Zapportas (Phase IV)
- Little Miss Nobody (1933) as Mr. Beal
- Ask Beccles (1933) as Baki
- High Finance (1933) as Myers
- Insult (1932) as Ali Ben Achmed
- The Flying Squad (1932) as Li Yoseph
- The Flag Lieutenant (1932) as Meheti Salos
- The House Opposite (1932) as Fahmy
- Stamboul (1931) as Mahmed Pasha
- Dreyfus (1931) as Dubois
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Abraham Sofaer best known for?
Abraham Sofaer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974), The Magician (1973), The Art of War (2000), Chisum (1970).
When and where was Abraham Sofaer born?
Abraham Sofaer was born on September 30, 1896 in Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]. They passed away on January 21, 1988.
How many credits does Abraham Sofaer have?
Abraham Sofaer has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1931 to 1974.
What is Abraham Sofaer's background in cinema and television?
Abraham Sofaer was a stage actor of Burmese-Jewish descent. Born in Rangoon, Burma, he began his acting career on the London stage in 1921. Sofaer alternated between London and Broadway, and by the 1930s, he was appearing in both British and American films. He was known for his strong features and resonant voice, which...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Dr. Stillman — aged about 62
- Star Trek (1966) as Thasian (voice) — aged about 69
- Star Trek (1966) as Melkotian (voice) — aged about 69
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Haji — aged about 68
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Arch — aged about 66
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as MacFarlane — aged about 65
Full filmography (118) Born on September 30 In memoriam 1988
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