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Abraham Sofaer (Abraham Isaac Sofaer) was born on 1 October, 1896 in Rangoon, Burma, is an Actor. Discover Abraham Sofaer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Abraham Sofaer networth?
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Abraham Isaac Sofaer |
Occupation |
actor |
Age |
92 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
Born |
1 October, 1896 |
Birthday |
1 October |
Birthplace |
Rangoon, Burma |
Date of death |
21 January, 1988 |
Died Place |
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
Nationality |
Burma |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 92 years old group.
Abraham Sofaer Height, Weight & Measurements
At 92 years old, Abraham Sofaer height is 5' 9½" (1.77 m) .
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5' 9½" (1.77 m) |
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Who Is Abraham Sofaer's Wife?
His wife is Angela Psyche Christian (July 1920 - 21 January 1988) ( his death) ( 6 children)
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Wife |
Angela Psyche Christian (July 1920 - 21 January 1988) ( his death) ( 6 children) |
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Abraham Sofaer Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Abraham Sofaer worth at the age of 92 years old? Abraham Sofaer’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Burma. We have estimated
Abraham Sofaer's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
House |
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Cars |
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Source of Income |
Actor |
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On TV, he may be best remembered for his recurring role of Haji, the master of all genies, on I Dream of Jeannie (1965). Married to wife Angela for nearly seven decades and affectionately called "Abe" to closer friends, Sofaer was the father of six children.
Throughout the 1960s, he could be counted on for guest appearances on all the popular shows of the day including Perry Mason (1957), Wagon Train (1957), Gunsmoke (1955), Daniel Boone (1964) and Star Trek: The Original Series (1966).
films include Quo Vadis (1951), His Majesty O'Keefe (1954), Elephant Walk (1953), Taras Bulba (1962) and Chisum (1970).
In the mid-1950s, Sofaer settled in Hollywood wherein he became a main staple in exotic dramas and costumed adventure, appearing almost exclusively in movies and TV. Some of his better known U. S.
Subsequent noteworthy British film roles included his judge in A Matter of Life and Death (1946) and as Disraeli in The Ghosts of Berkeley Square (1947). Recognized for his bulgy, wide-eyed stare, resonant tones and imposing stance, he built up a solid reputation over the years playing odd and interesting Eastern ethnics -- sultans, swamis, high priests, witch doctors, foreign dictators and dignitaries, he was even convincing playing Indian chiefs on occasion. His characters ranged from wise and warm-hearted to cunning and wickedly evil.
He scored a personal triumph in New York as Benjamin Disraeli opposite Helen Hayes in "Victoria Regina" in 1936. The following year, he directed Ms. Hayes in "The Merchant of Venice", in which he played the title role of "Shylock".
A theatre repertory player of note, he soon focused on the big screen and made his British film debut with The Dreyfus Case (1930).
"Sofaer scored his first prominent London appearance with "The Green Goddess" in 1925 and, from the 1930s on, alternated between the London and Broadway repertory stages playing an assortment of Shakespearean roles (Othello, Lear, Cassius, etc. ) among other classical plays.
He switched gears to acting after a short time and made his stage debut in 1921 as a walk-on in William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice.
Born on October 1, 1896, in Rangoon, Burma, to Burmese-Jewish parents, and the son of a well-to-do merchant, distinguished veteran character actor Abraham Isaac Sofaer was a one-time schoolteacher in both Rangoon and London.