Sam Jaffe

Shalom "Sam" Jaffe (March 10, 1891 – March 24, 1984) was an American actor, teacher, musician, and engineer. In 1951, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in ''The Asphalt Jungle'' (1950). He also appeared in ''The Day the Earth Stood Still'' (1951) and ''Ben-Hur'' (1959), and is additionally known for his roles as the titular character in ''Gunga Din'' (1939) and as the "High Lama" in ''Lost Horizon'' (1937). Provided by Wikipedia