Know For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1896-09-25 (82 years old)
Deathday
1978-09-23
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also known As
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jay Adler (September 26, 1896 – September 23, 1978) was an American actor in theater, television, and film. Born in New York City, he was the eldest son of actors Jacob and Sara Adler, and the brother of five actor siblings, including stage actor Luther and drama coach Stella. The Adlers were a Jewish-American acting dynasty in New York City's Yiddish Theater District and they played a significant role in theater from the late 19th century to the 1950s. Stella Adler became the most influential member of their family. During a long acting career of minor character roles, Jay Adler appeared in more than ...
1956
as Leo the Loanshark
1956
as Mr. Nalence
1955
as Detective Sam Hill
1951
as Williams
1972
as Zach
1955
as Bartender Louie
1953
as Christopher
1958
as Pawnbroker
1954
as Joe the Bellhop
1952
as Sammy Lester (uncredited)
1955
as Joseph Carter
1952
as Bailey (uncredited)
1961
as Abe Hirsch
1953
as Frankie Pierce
1970
as Dr. Yul
1956
as Sam Leiter
1959
as Bartender
1955
as Cal (uncredited)
1965
as Attorney
1952
as Desk Clerk
1958
as Hank (uncredited)
1952
as Mr. Z (uncredited)
1959
as Lauber (uncredited)
1957
as Manny Davis (uncredited)
1939
as Drunk with two girls
1956
as Mr. Rubeck
1973
as Sid Rosen
1938
as Hess
1958
as Ben Avery
1962
as Motorist
1962
1952
as Steve Kopac
1950
as Munsey's Assistant (uncredited)
1938
as Johnson
1950
as Editor (uncredited)
1957
as Toto
1938
as Eddie (Uncredited)
1954
as Uncle Max - aka Charles Martell
1953
as Papa Sander - Susy's Father (uncredited)
1974
as Impound Yard Man
1952
as Henry (uncredited)
1960
as Sammy Trist (uncredited)
1955
as Orry
1956
as Waiter
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