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Lee J. Cobb

1911–1976Manhattan, NYItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included

12 Angry Men

Biography

12 Angry Men; On the Waterfront; Juror #3; born Leo Jacob; New York Jewish-Italian heritage through his mother. 2 Academy Award nominations; 12 Angry Men Juror #3; On the Waterfront with Brando

Notable For

  • 12 Angry Men
  • On the Waterfront
  • Juror #3
  • born Leo Jacob

Honors & Recognition

  • 2 Academy Award nominations
  • 12 Angry Men Juror #3
  • On the Waterfront with Brando
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Quick Facts

Field
Film & Television
Specialty
Acting
Years
1911–1976
Birth Place
Manhattan, NY
Origin
Italian American descendant
Regional Ancestry
Jewish-Italian
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