Sam Jaffe
American actor, teacher, musician and engineer (1891-1984)
1893 — 1984
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor, teacher, musician and engineer (1891-1984)
Born
March 10, 1893
Died
1984 (age ~91)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, teacher, engineer
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in Beverly Hills
1893
Born in New York City (1893-03-10)
1978
AwardPaul Robeson Award
1984
Died in Beverly Hills
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sam Jaffe?+
Sam Jaffe is American actor, teacher, musician and engineer (1891-1984). Born in 1893.
What does the name Sam mean?+
The name Sam means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
When was Sam Jaffe born?+
Sam Jaffe was born on March 10, 1893.
When did Sam Jaffe die?+
Sam Jaffe died in 1984, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Sam is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sam — March 10, 1893
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
Would you name your baby Sam?
Guestbook
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
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