Nehemiah Persoff

About Nehemiah Persoff

Birth Day: August 2, 1919
Birth Place: Jerusalem, Israel

Nehemiah Persoff

Nehemiah Persoff was born on August 2, 1919 in Jerusalem, Israel. Known for his roles in such classic films as Some Like It Hot (as "Little Bonaparte") and Yentl (as Rebbe Mendel), this 20th-century screen actor also appeared in episodes of television series such as Route 66, Five Fingers, and Mission: Impossible.
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Popular As Nehemiah Persoff
Occupation Movie Actor
Age 101 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born August 2, 1919 (Jerusalem, Israel)
Birthday August 2
Town/City Jerusalem, Israel
Nationality Israel

🌙 Zodiac

Nehemiah Persoff’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Nehemiah Persoff was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

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About

Known for his roles in such classic films as Some Like It Hot (as "Little Bonaparte") and Yentl (as Rebbe Mendel), this 20th-century screen actor also appeared in episodes of television series such as Route 66, Five Fingers, and Mission: Impossible.

Before Fame

At the start of his career, he appeared in uncredited roles in the films The Naked City and On the Waterfront.

Trivia

During World War II, he served in the United States Army. After returning to America, he worked for the New York subway system while simultaneously training at the famous Actors Studio.

Family Life

He lived in Jerusalem (then in Palestine) until the age of ten, at which point he settled with his family in the United States. He and Thia Persoff married in 1951 and became parents to four children.

Associated With

He appeared with Danny DeVito in the 1988 movie Twins.

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