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Sam Levene (born Scholem Lewin; August 28, 1905 – December 28, 1980) was an American Broadway, films, radio, and television actor and director. In a career spanning over five decades, he appeared in over 50 comedy and drama theatrical stage productions. He also acted in over 50 films across the United States and abroad.
Sam Levene (1905-1980) was a versatile actor who originated Nathan Detroit in "Guys and Dolls" and appeared in many movies and TV shows. He also played Al Lewis in "The Sunshine Boys" on Broadway, but was replaced by George Burns in the film version.
Russian-American actor Sam Levene appeared in over 50 theatrical stage productions in the United States and abroad. A master of farce and comedy, Levene was equally effective in drama as well.
Dec 29, 1980 · Sam Levene, the actor who in a career spanning more than 50 years created some of the legendary comic roles of the American theater, was found dead last night in his apartment in the St. Moritz...
Sam Levene was a versatile actor who starred in Broadway, film, radio and television for 5 decades. He created legendary roles in comedies such as "Guys and Dolls" and "The Sunshine Boys", and appeared in film noir classics such as "Crossfire" and "The Killers".
Learn about Sam Levene, a versatile and prolific actor who originated roles in 33 original Broadway musicals, including Guys and Dolls and The Sunshine Boys. Explore his career spanning over 50 years in stage, radio and screen, and his collaborations with legends like Mervyn LeRoy and Burt Lancaster.
Sam Levene (born Scholem Lewin; August 28, 1905 – December 28, 1980) was an American Broadway, films, radio, and television actor and director. In a career spanning over five decades, he appeared in over 50 comedy and drama theatrical stage productions.
