David Kossoff
Biography
David Kossoff was a British actor born on November 24, 1919, in Hackney, London, England. He was the youngest of three children born to poor Russian-Jewish parents, Annie and Lewis Kossoff, and his father worked as a tailor. He had 42 known acting credits and was known for his work in Disneyland, The Saint, and Armchair Theatre. Following the death of his son Paul, who was a rock musician, Kossoff became an anti-drug campaigner. In 1971, he was actively involved in the Nationwide Festival of Light, which protested the commercial exploitation of sex and violence and advocated for the teaching of Christ to re-establish moral stability in Britain. David Kossoff passed away on March 23, 2005, at the age of 85.
Career overview
David Kossoff was a British actor born in Hackney, London, England, on November 24, 1919. He was the youngest of three children born to poor Russian-Jewish parents, Annie, née Shaklovich, and Lewis, also known as Louis Kossoff, who worked as a tailor. Over the course of his career in the entertainment industry, Kossoff amassed forty-two known credits in acting for both movies and television shows. Among the notable works associated with his acting career are Disneyland, The Saint, and Armchair Theatre.
Following the death of his son Paul, who was a rock musician, Kossoff became an anti-drug campaigner. In 1971, he was actively involved in the Nationwide Festival of Light. This campaign involved protesting against the commercial exploitation of sex and violence while advocating the teaching of Christ as the key to re-establishing moral stability in Britain.
David Kossoff passed away on March 23, 2005, at the age of eighty-five.
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44 titles- Staggered (1994) as Elderly Man
- Young Charlie Chaplin (1989) as Pawnbroker
- A Beginners Guide to Freud (1989) as Sigmund Freud
- Lovejoy (1986) as Mr. Rosenbaum
- The London Connection (1979) as Prof. Buchinski
- Three for All (1975) as Airport Passenger
- One Million Years B.C. (1966) as Narrator (uncredited)
- Ring of Spies (1964) as Peter Kroger
- Espionage (1963) as Defense Attorney
- A Little Big Business (1963)
- Summer Holiday (1963) as Magistrate
- The Mouse on the Moon (1963) as Professor Kokintz
- The Saint (1962) as Herman Uberlasch
- Freud: The Secret Passion (1962) as Jacob Freud
- Big Night Out: The Peggy Lee Show (1961)
- The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960) as Dr. Littauer
- Alice Through the Looking Box (1960) as Duke of Larkin
- Inn for Trouble (1960) as Alf Larkin
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Professor Renee
- The Mouse That Roared (1959) as Professor Alfred Kokintz
- The Journey (1959) as Simon Avron
- The House of the Seven Hawks (1959) as Wilhelm Dekker
- Jet Storm (1959) as Dr. Bergstein
- The Larkins (1958) as Alf Larkins
- Innocent Sinners (1958) as George Vincent
- Indiscreet (1958) as Carl Banks
- Count Five and Die (1957) as Dr. Mulder
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Ragatzy
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Poppa Brodsky
- 1984 (1956) as Charrington the Junk Shop Owner
- The Iron Petticoat (1956) as Dr. Anton Antonovich Dubratz
- Wicked as They Come (1956) as Sam Lewis
- House of Secrets (1956) as Henryk van de Heide, CIA
- Who Done It? (1956) as Zacco
- Now and Forever (1956) as Pawnbroker
- A Kid for Two Farthings (1955) as Avrom Kandinsky
- The Bespoke Overcoat (1955) as Morry
- The Woman for Joe (1955) as Max
- The Young Lovers (1954) as Geza Szobek
- Svengali (1954) as Gecko
- Robin Hood (1953)
- The Good Beginning (1953) as 2nd Hand Clothes Dealer
- The Good Beginning (1953) as Dealer
- The Dybbuk (1952) as First batlon
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Kossoff best known for?
David Kossoff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lovejoy (1986), One Million Years B.C. (1966), Ring of Spies (1964), Adam's Rib (1949).
When and where was David Kossoff born?
David Kossoff was born on November 24, 1919 in Hackney, London, England, UK. They passed away on March 23, 2005.
How many credits does David Kossoff have?
David Kossoff has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1994.
What is David Kossoff's background in cinema and television?
David Kossoff was a British actor born on November 24, 1919, in Hackney, London, England. He was the youngest of three children born to poor Russian-Jewish parents, Annie and Lewis Kossoff, and his father worked as a tailor. He had 42 known acting credits and was known for his work in Disneyland, The Saint, and Armchai...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Larkins (1958) as Alf Larkins — aged about 38
- Innocent Sinners (1958) as George Vincent — aged about 38
- Lovejoy (1986) as Mr. Rosenbaum — aged about 66
- The Saint (1962) as Herman Uberlasch — aged about 42
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Professor Renee — aged about 39
- Ring of Spies (1964) as Peter Kroger — aged about 44
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