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'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders (1943) -- The true story of Carlson's Raiders and their World War II attack on Makin Island.
Crossfire (1947) -- A man is murdered, apparently by one of a group of soldiers just out of the army. But which one? And why?
...And Justice for All. (1979) -- An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is asked to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial. But if he doesn't do it, the judge will have him disbarred.
Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) -- Nick and Nora are at their wise-cracking best as they investigate murder and racketeering at a local race-track.
Crossfire (1947) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

Date of Birth:
Date of Death:
28 December 1980, New York City, New York, USA more
Mini Biography:
Sam Levene was the actor who originated "craps-shooter extraordinaire"... more
Trivia:
Originated the role of Al Lewis on Broadway in the original production... more
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Filmography

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Actor:
  1. ...And Justice for All. (1979) .... Arnie
  2. À nous deux (1979)
    ... aka An Adventure for Two
    ... aka Us Two (International: English title)
  3. Last Embrace (1979) .... Sam Urdell
  4. The Champ (1979) (uncredited) .... Uncle Eddie
  5. The Royal Family (1977) (TV) .... Oscar Wolfe
  6. God Told Me To (1976) .... Everett Lukas
    ... aka Demon
  7. The Money (1976) .... Lou Maurice
    ... aka Atlantic City Jackpot (USA: video title)
  8. Such Good Friends (1971) .... Uncle Eddie

  9. A Dream of Kings (1969) .... Cicero
  10. "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" .... Noel Greb (1 episode, 1966)
    ... aka The Chrysler Theater
    ... aka Theatre of Stars (UK)
    ... aka Universal Star Time (syndication title)
        - A Small Rebellion (1966) TV episode .... Noel Greb
  11. A Small Rebellion (1966) (TV) .... Noel Greb
  12. Act One (1963) .... Richard Maxwell
  13. "The Untouchables" .... Larry Fay (1 episode, 1960)
        - The Larry Fay Story (1960) TV episode .... Larry Fay
  14. "The Aquanauts" .... Lieutenant Maderas (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka Malibu Run
        - Night Dive (1960) TV episode .... Lieutenant Maderas

  15. The World of Sholom Aleichem (1959) (TV) .... Mendele
  16. "Play of the Week" .... Mendele (1 episode, 1959)
        - World of Sholom Aleichem (1959) TV episode .... Mendele
  17. Kathy O' (1958) .... Ben Melnick
  18. "Omnibus" .... Eddie (1 episode, 1958)
        - Mrs. McThing (1958) TV episode .... Eddie
  19. A Farewell to Arms (1957) (uncredited) .... Swiss Sergeant
  20. "Kraft Television Theatre" (1 episode, 1957)
    ... aka Kraft Mystery Theatre (USA: new title)
    ... aka Kraft Theatre (USA: new title)
        - The Old Ticket (1957) TV episode
  21. Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (1957) .... Howard Rysdale
  22. Sweet Smell of Success (1957) .... Frank D' Angelo
  23. "Studio One" .... Ben Selig / ... (2 episodes, 1957)
    ... aka Studio One Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Studio One in Hollywood (USA: new title)
    ... aka Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Westinghouse Studio One (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Westinghouse Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
        - The Mother Bit (1957) TV episode .... Ben Selig
        - The Playwright and the Stars (1957) TV episode .... Ben Weber
  24. Designing Woman (1957) .... Ned Hammerstein
  25. The Opposite Sex (1956) .... Mike Pearl
  26. "The United States Steel Hour" .... Reporter McArdle (1 episode, 1954)
    ... aka The U.S. Steel Hour (USA: alternative title)
        - Fearful Decision (1954) TV episode .... Reporter McArdle
  27. "Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents" .... Sam (1 episode, 1954)
    ... aka Matinee (UK: informal short title)
    ... aka Rheingold Theatre (USA)
        - Johnny Blue (1954) TV episode .... Sam
  28. "Medallion Theatre" (1 episode, 1954)
        - The Alibi Kid (1954) TV episode
  29. Three Sailors and a Girl (1953) .... Joe Woods
    ... aka 3 Sailors and a Girl (USA: poster title)
  30. Dial 1119 (1950) .... Dr. John D. Faron
    ... aka The Violent Hour (UK)
  31. With These Hands (1950) .... Alexander Brody
  32. Guilty Bystander (1950) .... Captain Tonetti

  33. Leather Gloves (1948) .... Bernie
    ... aka Loser Take All (UK)
  34. The Babe Ruth Story (1948) .... Phil Conrad
  35. Killer McCoy (1947) .... Happy
  36. Crossfire (1947) .... Samuels
  37. Brute Force (1947) .... Louie Miller #7033
  38. A Likely Story (1947) .... Louie
  39. Boomerang! (1947) .... Dave Woods - 'Morning Record' Reporter
  40. The Killers (1946) .... Lt. Sam Lubinsky
    ... aka A Man Alone
    ... aka Ernest Hemingway's The Killers (USA: complete title)
  41. The Purple Heart (1944) .... Lt. Wayne Greenbaum
  42. Whistling in Brooklyn (1943) .... Creeper
  43. Shoe Shine Boy (1943) .... Lucky
  44. 'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders (1943) .... Leo 'Transport' Andreof
    ... aka Gung Ho! (USA: short title)
  45. I Dood It (1943) .... Ed Jackson
    ... aka By Hook or by Crook (UK)
  46. Action in the North Atlantic (1943) .... Abel 'Chips' Abrams
  47. Destination Unknown (1942) .... Victor, Elena's Aide
  48. The Big Street (1942) .... Horsethief
  49. Grand Central Murder (1942) .... Inspector Gunther
  50. Sunday Punch (1942) .... Roscoe
  51. Sing Your Worries Away (1942) .... Smiley Clark
  52. Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) .... Lieutenant Abrams
  53. Married Bachelor (1941) .... Cookie Farrar

  54. Golden Boy (1939) .... Siggie
  55. The Mad Miss Manton (1938) .... Lieutenant Brent
  56. The Shopworn Angel (1938) .... Leer (Bill's friend)
  57. Yellow Jack (1938) .... Busch
  58. After the Thin Man (1936) .... Abrams
  59. Three Men on a Horse (1936) .... Patsy
Self:
  1. "Toast of the Town" .... Actor - Dramatic Reading / ... (3 episodes, 1960-1970)
    ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #23.21 (1970) TV episode .... Himself - Audience Bow
        - Episode #14.15 (1961) TV episode .... Actor - Dramatic Reading
        - Episode #13.47 (1960) TV episode .... Actor - Dramatic Reading

  2. "The Jerry Lester Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1963)
        - Episode dated 14 April 1963 (1963) TV episode .... Himself

  3. "The Colgate Comedy Hour" .... Himself - Actor (1 episode, 1955)
    ... aka Colgate Summer Comedy Hour (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Colgate Variety Hour (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Michael Todd Revue (USA: subtitle)
        - Salute to George Abbott (1955) TV episode .... Himself - Actor
Archive Footage:
  1. "Broadway: The American Musical"
        - Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin': 1943-1960 (2004) TV episode .... Nathan Detroit (in 'Guys and Dolls')


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Active on Broadway in the following productions: more
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