Sam Lee

Born: 1891-07-12

Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Sam Lee was born Samuel Levy in Newark, New Jersey. He is best known as "Lee" in the comedy team Shaw and Lee, active on stage, screen, radio, and television from 1911 to 1957.

Known For

Jamaica Inn
No Lady
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
King of Burlesque
Ready, Willing and Able
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Skipalong Rosenbloom
Yellow Caesar
Under Western Skies
Neutral Port

Top Movie Credits

Jamaica Inn Undetermined Role (uncredited)
No Lady
The Gracie Allen Murder Case Thug
King of Burlesque Gus Keefe
Ready, Willing and Able Moving Man
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch Second Comedian
Skipalong Rosenbloom Sam Lee
Yellow Caesar Benito Mussolini
Under Western Skies Barton Brother Act (as Shaw and Lee)
Neutral Port