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Sam Levene (Samuel Levine) was born on 28 August, 1905 in Russia, is an Actor. Discover Sam Levene'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 Sam Levene networth?

Popular As Samuel Levine
Occupation actor
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 28 August 1905
Birthday 28 August
Birthplace Russia
Date of death 28 December, 1980
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality Russia

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Sam Levene Height, Weight & Measurements

At 75 years old, Sam Levene height is 5' 2½" (1.59 m) .

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Height 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
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Who Is Sam Levene's Wife?

His wife is Constance Kane (1953 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Wife Constance Kane (1953 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Sam Levene Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Sam Levene worth at the age of 75 years old? Sam Levene’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Russia. We have estimated Sam Levene's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

The Mad Miss Manton (1938)$1,500 /week

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1979

His last film role was in the 1979 film And Justice for All (1979).

1975

However, the role in the 1975 movie (The Sunshine Boys (1975)) originally was earmarked for Jack Benny, who was replaced by his friend George Burns after Benny's death. Burns won an Oscar playing the role, another big one that got away from Levene. Levene made over 45 movies.

1961

Along the way he was nominated for a Tony Award in 1961 as Best Actor in a Play for "The Devil's Advocate. " Levene also starred in the original Broadway production of Neil Simon "The Sunshine Boys", playing Al Lewis to Jack Albertson's Willie Clark.

1957

He also appeared in one of the ultimate New York movies, the classic Sweet Smell of Success (1957).

1955

Singing great Frank Sinatra played the Nathan Detroit role in the movie version of the musical Guys and Dolls (1955)) after producer Samuel Goldwyn cast non-singer Marlon Brando as Sky Masterston. Many critics noted that Sinatra -- who would not use the character's New York, ethnic accent when singing -- would have been perfect as Sky and rued the lack of "Jewish wry" the Italian-American crooner brought to the role, openly wishing that Levene had been cast as Nathan Detroit to Old Blue Eyes' Masterson. That was not meant to be, although 20 years later he would not be asked to reproduce another of his memorable roles on Broadway.

1950

Sam Levene was the actor who originated "craps-shooter extraordinaire" Nathan Detroit in the seminal American musical "Guys and Dolls" on the Great White Way in the original 1950 production. Levene was not a good singer and had trouble staying in key, so his solo number "Sue Me" had to be written in one octave to compensate for his lack of pipes.

1946

The highlight of his movie career arguably are his turns in the hard-boiled film noir classics The Killers (1946), Brute Force (1947) and Crossfire (1947).

1936

He was brought to Hollywood to recreate his stage role as -- fittingly -- a gambler in Three Men on a Horse (1936), following it up with the first of two appearances as San Francisco police Lt.

Abrams in the "Thin Man" series: After the Thin Man (1936) and Shadow of the Thin Man (1941).

1932

Fifty-three years later he appeared in his 32nd and last Broadway show, "Horowitz and Mrs. Washington", a flop that lasted but four performances.

1927

Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1927.

1925

In 1925 he was working as a dress cutter for his brother Joe and wanted to become a salesman. Joe would only agree if Sam improved his "poise", so, Sam auditioned for the legendary Charles Jehlinger, at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, who gave him a scholarship and the rest is history.

1905

Born in Russia on August 28, 1905, Sam Levene made his Broadway debut in 1927 in the melodrama "Wall Street", two years before "Variety" noted that the fabled temple of capitalism had "laid an egg".