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 David Opatoshu was born on January 30, 1918 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Exodus (1960), Torn Curtain (1966) and One Spy Too Many (1966). He was previously married to Nancy Judith Rigler, Peggy O'Shea and Lillian Weinberg. He died on April 30, 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Bio:
David Opatoshu was born on January 30, 1918 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Exodus (1960), Torn Curtain (1966) and One Spy Too Many (1966). He was previously married to Nancy Judith Rigler, Peggy O'Shea and Lillian Weinberg. He died on April 30, 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Tivia:
Delivered the evening news in Yiddish on New York radio during the war years on WEVD.His dark, balding, slightly swarthy features made him a versatile character player, either the perfect ethnic villain in crimers or the epitome of saintliness in bible stories. He was often utilized playing wise, often beleaguered Jewish pops.Served in the U.S. Air Force in the South Pacific during World War II.Received his start in the New York Yiddish theater. His first film, The Light Ahead (1939), was all-Yiddish.He pronounced his last name as "Oh-puh-tosh-you".Son of Joseph Opatoshu, a prominent Yiddish novelist and short-story writer.Made his Broadway debut with the Group Theater in 1938, appearing in 'Golden Boy' and 'Night Music' by Clifford Odets.Won an Emmy for Best Performance in a Dramatic Series for A Prayer for the Goldsteins (1991).Father-in-law of Anne Spielberg.Father of Danny Opatoshu |
| Name: |
David Opatoshu |
Type: |
Actor,Writer (IMDB) |
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All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Writer |
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Actor,Writer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 02:10:27 |
| Biography: |
David Opatoshu was born on January 30, 1918 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Exodus (1960), Torn Curtain (1966) and One Spy Too Many (1966). He was previously married to Nancy Judith Rigler, Peggy O\'Shea and Lil |
| Trivia: |
Delivered the evening news in Yiddish on New York radio during the war years on WEVD.His dark, balding, slightly swarthy features made him a versatile character player, either the perfect ethnic villain in crimers or the epitome of saintliness in bible stories. He was often utilized playing wise, often beleaguered Jewish pops.Served in the U.S. Air Force in the South Pacific during World War II.Received his start in the New York Yiddish theater. His first film, The Light Ahead (1939), was all-Yiddish.He pronounced his last name as "Oh-puh-tosh-you".Son of Joseph Opatoshu, a prominent Yiddish novelist and short-story writer.Made his Broadway debut with the Group Theater in 1938, appearing in 'Golden Boy' and 'Night Music' by Clifford Odets.Won an Emmy for Best Performance in a Dramatic Series for A Prayer for the Goldsteins (1991).Father-in-law of Anne Spielberg.Father of Danny Opatoshu |
| Job title: |
Actor,Writer |
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(1964) Starred in an unsold pilot for a proposed secret agent series with a sci-fi twist called "13th Gate." It co-starred Karl Held.
(1954) Stage Play: Reclining Figure. Comedy.
(1952) Stage Play: Flight Into Egypt. Drama.
(February 26, 1948 |
| Spouse: |
Nancy Judith Rigler (May 22, 1984 - April 30, 1996) (his death)Peggy O'Shea (May 25, 1970 - ?) (divorced)Lillian Weinberg (June 1941 - ?) (divorced, 1 child) |
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