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Sam Levene

Acting Born Aug 28, 1905 Died Dec 28, 1980 Šack, Belarus 59 credits

Biography

Sam Levene was a male actor born on August 28, 1905, in Šack, Belarus. He was active in the entertainment industry for five decades. Levene appeared in 58 known credits. He was also known as Scholem Lewin. Levene's acting career spanned various mediums, including Broadway, film, radio, and television. He was part of 38 Broadway productions, 33 of which were original productions.

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Career

Career overview

Sam Levene was a prolific actor with a career spanning five decades. He appeared in a significant number of Broadway productions, with a total of 38 shows to his credit. Thirty-three of these productions were original Broadway shows, showcasing his versatility and range as a performer. Levene's Broadway credits include notable works such as "Guys and Dolls," "Dinner at Eight," and "Three Men on a Horse."

Levene's extensive experience in the theater industry likely influenced his work in film and television. Although specific details about his film and television career are not provided, it is clear that he was a dedicated and accomplished actor. His ability to adapt to various roles and genres is evident in his numerous Broadway credits.

Throughout his career, Levene demonstrated a commitment to his craft, appearing in a wide range of productions. His contributions to American theatrical history are significant, with many of his performances becoming legendary. Despite the lack of specific information about his film and television work, Levene's impressive Broadway career serves as a testament to his skill and dedication as an actor.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Murder Sees the Light · Executive Producer
...And Justice for AllLast Embrace
The Royal Family
God Told Me ToThe Money
Such Good Friends
A Dream of Kings
A Small Rebellion
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreAct One
The Merv Griffin Show
The Aquanauts
The World of Sholom Aleichem
Kathy O'
Sweet Smell of SuccessDesigning WomanSlaughter on 10th Avenue
The Opposite Sex
The Matchmaker
Three Sailors and a Girl
Omnibus
The Colgate Comedy HourWith These HandsDial 1119Guilty Bystander
Studio OneStudio OneThe Babe Ruth StoryLeather Gloves
Brute ForceCrossfireBoomerang!A Likely StoryKiller McCoy
The Killers
The True Glory
Follow the BoysThe Purple Heart
Action in the North AtlanticGung Ho!I Dood ItWhistling in BrooklynShoe Shine Boy
The Big StreetDestination UnknownGrand Central MurderSunday PunchSing Your Worries Away
Shadow of the Thin ManMarried Bachelor
Golden Boy
The Shopworn AngelThe Mad Miss MantonYellow Jack
After the Thin ManThree Men on a Horse

Full filmography

  • James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self (archive footage)
  • Murder Sees the Light (1986) Executive Producer
  • ...And Justice for All (1979) as Arnie
  • Last Embrace (1979) as Sam Urdell
  • The Royal Family (1977) as Oscar Wolfe
  • God Told Me To (1976) as Everett Lukas
  • The Money (1976) as Lou Maurice
  • Such Good Friends (1971) as Uncle Eddie
  • A Dream of Kings (1969) as Cicero
  • A Small Rebellion (1966) as Noel Greb
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
  • Act One (1963) as Richard Maxwell
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • The Aquanauts (1960) as Lieutenant Maharis
  • The World of Sholom Aleichem (1959) as Mendele
  • Kathy O' (1958) as Ben Melnick
  • Sweet Smell of Success (1957) as Frank D' Angelo
  • Designing Woman (1957) as Ned Hammerstein
  • Slaughter on 10th Avenue (1957) as Howard Rysdale
  • The Opposite Sex (1956) as Mike Pearl
  • The Matchmaker (1954) as Horace Vandergelder
  • Three Sailors and a Girl (1953) as Joe Woods
  • Omnibus (1952) as Eddie
  • The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
  • With These Hands (1950) as Alexander Brody
  • Dial 1119 (1950) as John D. Faron
  • Guilty Bystander (1950) as Captain Tonetti
  • Studio One (1948) as Ben Weber
  • Studio One (1948) as Ben Selig
  • The Babe Ruth Story (1948) as Phil Conrad
  • Leather Gloves (1948) as Bernie
  • Brute Force (1947) as Louie Miller #7033
  • Crossfire (1947) as Samuels
  • Boomerang! (1947) as Morning Record's Reporter Dave Woods
  • A Likely Story (1947) as Louie
  • Killer McCoy (1947) as Happy
  • The Killers (1946) as Lt. Sam Lubinsky
  • The True Glory (1945) as Commentator
  • Follow the Boys (1944) as Sgt. Leo Andreof (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Purple Heart (1944) as Lt. Wayne Greenbaum
  • Action in the North Atlantic (1943) as Abel 'Chips' Abrams
  • Gung Ho! (1943) as Leo 'Transport' Andreof
  • I Dood It (1943) as Ed Jackson
  • Whistling in Brooklyn (1943) as Creeper
  • Shoe Shine Boy (1943) as Lucky
  • The Big Street (1942) as Horsethief
  • Destination Unknown (1942) as Victor, Elena's Aide
  • Grand Central Murder (1942) as Inspector Gunther
  • Sunday Punch (1942) as Roscoe
  • Sing Your Worries Away (1942) as Smiley Clark
  • Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) as Lieutenant Abrams
  • Married Bachelor (1941) as Cookie Farrar
  • Golden Boy (1939) as Siggie
  • The Shopworn Angel (1938) as 'Leer'
  • The Mad Miss Manton (1938) as Lieutenant Brent
  • Yellow Jack (1938) as Busch
  • After the Thin Man (1936) as Abrams
  • Three Men on a Horse (1936) as Patsy
  • The Talk of Hollywood (1929) as Film Buyer