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Jay Adler
★ Acting

Jay Adler

1896 – 1978 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1938–1974

Born in New York City in 1896, Jay Adler was part of a renowned Jewish-American acting dynasty that shaped the Yiddish Theater District. With a career spanning from 1938 to 1976, Adler took on numerous character roles, showcasing his talent in films like Cry Danger (1951) and Grave of the Vampire (1972). His performances in cult films such as Curse of the Undead (1959) and Macon County Line (1974) reflect his ability to navigate the gritty landscapes of genre cinema, contributing to the unique tapestry of cult and exploitation films available on SassyFlix.

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Bummer

Bummer

1973 ★ 4.8
as Sid Rosen

A touring small-time rock band called The Group picks up a couple of groupies. One night, the band's drunken, hulking bass player goes nuts and rapes the girls. The band refuses to believe that he's trouble which leads to more tragedy. Druggie nympho groupies follow their favorite rock n roll band, "The Group." Everything's fun and laughs until the big fat bass player kills you…that's the bummer! Terrific early 70s shots of Hollywood and The Valley. Cool and seedy LA strip club scenes! The group's manager is a hot lesbian. All the chicks are of the pre-plastic surgery era and watching them romp around naked is wonderful! Lots of violence.

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Filmography

62 credits
1970s 4 credits
1974
Movie ★ 4.9
1974
Macon County Line as Impound Yard Man
Movie ★ 5.8
1973
Bummer as Sid Rosen
Movie ★ 3.6
1972
Movie ★ 5.6
1960s 9 credits
1969
The Bill Cosby Show as Mr. Abrams
TV ★ 5.5
1965
Movie ★ 6.5
1963
The Fugitive as Arthur Tibbetts
TV ★ 7.3
1962
Movie ★ 5.2
1962
Movie ★ 9.0
1961
The Lawbreakers as Abe Hirsch
Movie ★ 6.4
1960
All the Fine Young Cannibals as Sammy Trist (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1960
TV ★ 6.4
1960
Checkmate as Baines
TV ★ 4.8
1950s 45 credits
1959
Movie ★ 5.5
1959
The Story on Page One as Lauber (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.1
1959
TV ★ 8.5
1959
TV ★ 8.5
1959
The Detectives as Chickie Meyers
TV ★ 6.7
1959
The Untouchables as Sammy Archer
TV ★ 7.9
1958
Movie ★ 6.6
1958
Saddle the Wind as Hank (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1958
Movie ★ 6.7
1958
TV ★ 7.0
1958
77 Sunset Strip as Dave Levenson
TV ★ 7.1
1958
77 Sunset Strip as Abel Gomates
TV ★ 7.1
1958
TV ★ 7.1
1957
Sweet Smell of Success as Manny Davis (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1957
Movie ★ 7.5
1957
Perry Mason as Herman
TV ★ 7.7
1957
TV ★ 7.3
1956
The Killing as Leo the Loanshark
Movie ★ 7.6
1956
Crime of Passion as Mr. Nalence
Movie ★ 6.1
1956
The Catered Affair as Sam Leiter
Movie ★ 7.2
1956
Runaway Daughters as Mr. Rubeck
Movie ★ 4.3
1956
Lust for Life as Waiter
Movie ★ 7.2
1956
On Trial as Mora
TV ★ 5.0
1955
The Big Combo as Detective Sam Hill
Movie ★ 7.0
1955
Murder Is My Beat as Bartender Louie
Movie ★ 6.0
1955
Illegal as Joseph Carter
Movie ★ 6.4
1955
Man with the Gun as Cal (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1955
Movie ★ 6.9
1954
The Long Wait as Joe the Bellhop
Movie ★ 5.9
1954
Down Three Dark Streets as Uncle Max - aka Charles Martell
Movie ★ 5.8
1954
The Lone Wolf as Anton Morgay
TV ★ 8.0
1953
99 River Street as Christopher
Movie ★ 6.8
1953
Vice Squad as Frankie Pierce
Movie ★ 6.1
1953
The Juggler as Papa Sander - Susy's Father (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1952
The Turning Point as Sammy Lester (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1952
Scandal Sheet as Bailey (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
Dreamboat as Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1952
The Bad and the Beautiful as Mr. Z (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1952
My Six Convicts as Steve Kopac
Movie ★ 6.5
1952
Assignment: Paris as Henry (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1952
Movie ★ 6.9
1952
TV ★ 7.8
1951
Cry Danger as Williams
Movie ★ 6.7
1950
The Underworld Story as Munsey's Assistant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1950
Three Secrets as Editor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1930s 4 credits
1939
Murder in Soho as Drunk with two girls
Movie ★ 6.0
1938
Movie ★ 7.0
1938
Movie ★ 6.0
1938
The Saint in New York as Eddie (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5