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Jay Adler

Jay Adler

Acting Born Sep 25, 1896 -- Died Sep 23, 1978 · New York City, New York, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jay Adler (September 26, 1896 – September 23, 1978) was an American actor in theater, television, and film. Born in New York City, he was the eldest son of actors Jacob and Sara Adler, and the brother of five actor siblings, including stage actor Luther and drama coach Stella. The Adlers were a Jewish-American acting dynasty in New York City's Yiddish Theater District and they played a significant role in theater from the late 19th century to the 1950s. Stella Adler became the most influential member of their family. During a long acting career of minor...

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The Killing
7.6
movie
The Killing
as Leo the Loanshark
1956
The Twilight Zone
8.5
tv
The Twilight Zone
as Tramp
1959
Sweet Smell of Success
7.6
movie
Sweet Smell of Success
as Manny Davis (uncredited)
1957
The Bad and the Beautiful
7.3
movie
The Bad and the Beautiful
as Mr. Z (uncredited)
1952
Lust for Life
7.2
movie
Lust for Life
as Waiter
1956
The Big Combo
7.0
movie
The Big Combo
as Detective Sam Hill
1955
Perry Mason
7.7
tv
Perry Mason
as Herman
1957
The Untouchables
7.9
tv
The Untouchables
as Sammy Archer
1959
99 River Street
6.8
movie
99 River Street
as Christopher
1953
The Family Jewels
6.5
movie
The Family Jewels
as Attorney
1965
Scandal Sheet
6.9
movie
Scandal Sheet
as Bailey (uncredited)
1952
The Prisoner of Zenda
6.9
movie
The Prisoner of Zenda
1952