David Opatoshu

David Opatoshu

Deceased · Born: Jan 30, 1918 · Died: Apr 30, 1996

Personal Details

BornJan 30, 1918 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Nancy Judith Rigler

    ( May 22, 1984 to Apr 30, 1996 )
  • Peggy O'Shea

    ( May 25, 1970 to Jul 7, 2025 )
  • Lillian Weinberg

    ( Jun 1, 1941 to Jul 7, 2025 )
Parents
  • Joseph Opatoshu
  • Adele Wolfe Opatoshu

Biography

David Opatoshu, a talented individual, entered this world on January 30, 1918, in the vibrant city of New York, located within the state of New York, United States of America.

Throughout his life, Opatoshu established himself as a multifaceted personality, exceling in both acting and writing. His impressive repertoire of work includes notable roles in Exodus (1960),Torn Curtain (1966),and One Spy Too Many (1966),showcasing his remarkable range and versatility as an artist.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Opatoshu's personal life was marked by three significant marriages to Nancy Judith Rigler, Peggy O'Shea, and Lillian Weinberg, each of whom undoubtedly brought their own unique qualities and experiences to his life.

Tragically, David Opatoshu's time on this earth came to an end on April 30, 1996, in the city of Los Angeles, situated in the state of California, United States of America.

Career

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1987
{"id":93719,"title":"Under Siege","year":"1986","character":"Ambassador Sajid Moktasanni","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/under-siege-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93719.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93719.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Under Siege
Under Siege as Ambassador Sajid Moktasanni
{"id":63430,"title":"Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All","year":"1982","character":"Prince Vultan (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flash-gordon-the-greatest-adventure-of-all","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63430.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63430.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":7438,"title":"Forced Vengeance","year":"1982","character":"Sam Paschal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forced-vengeance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7438.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7438.jpg"},"released":1}
Forced Vengeance
Forced Vengeance as Sam Paschal
{"id":10048,"title":"Masada","year":1981,"character":"Shimon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/masada","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10048.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10048.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Masada
Masada as Shimon
{"id":24835,"title":"Beyond Evil","year":"1980","character":"Dr. Solomon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beyond-evil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24835.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24835.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Beyond Evil
Beyond Evil as Dr. Solomon
{"id":80837,"title":"In Search of Historic Jesus","year":"1979","character":"Herod","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/in-search-of-historic-jesus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80837.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80837.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":7498,"title":"Americathon","year":"1979","character":"Abdul Muhammad","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/americathon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7498.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7498.jpg"},"released":1}
Americathon
Americathon as Abdul Muhammad
{"id":23023,"title":"Who'll Stop the Rain","year":"1978","character":"Bender","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wholl-stop-the-rain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23023.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23023.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":85992,"title":"Ziegfeld: The Man and His Women","year":"1978","character":"Flo's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ziegfeld-the-man-and-his-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85992.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85992.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":164167,"title":"Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident","year":"1976","character":"Grinev","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/francis-gary-powers-the-true-story-of-the-u-2-spy-incident","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164167.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164167.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":13975,"title":"Raid on Entebbe","year":"1976","character":"Menachem Begin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/raid-on-entebbe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13975.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13975.jpg"},"released":1}
Raid on Entebbe
Raid on Entebbe as Menachem Begin
{"id":86293,"title":"Conspiracy of Terror","year":"1975","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/conspiracy-of-terror","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86293.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86293.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":103834608,"title":"The Blue Knight","year":1975,"character":"Kashman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-blue-knight","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834608.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10275,"title":"Cannon","year":1975,"character":"Lucius Guarelli","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cannon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg"},"released":1}
Cannon
Cannon as Lucius Guarelli
{"id":86914,"title":"Romance of a Horsethief","year":"1971","character":"Schloime Kradnik","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/romance-of-a-horsethief","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86914.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86914.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Romance of a Horsethief
Romance of a Horsethief as Schloime Kradnik
{"id":165550,"title":"Incident in San Francisco","year":"1971","character":"Herschel Roman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/incident-in-san-francisco","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165550.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165550.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103831298,"title":"Medical Center","year":1971,"character":"Oscar Havlicek","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/medical-center","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831298.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831298.jpg"},"released":1}
Medical Center
Medical Center as Oscar Havlicek
{"id":65125,"title":"Death of a Gunfighter","year":"1969","character":"Edward Rosenbloom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-of-a-gunfighter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65125.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65125.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Death of a Gunfighter
Death of a Gunfighter as Edward Rosenbloom
{"id":166423,"title":"The Smugglers","year":"1968","character":"Alfredo Faggio","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-smugglers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166423.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166423.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
The Smugglers
The Smugglers as Alfredo Faggio
{"id":87568,"title":"Enter Laughing","year":"1967","character":"Morris Kolowitz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/enter-laughing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87568.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87568.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Enter Laughing
Enter Laughing as Morris Kolowitz
{"id":103831314,"title":"The Felony Squad","year":1967,"character":"Carl Luther","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-felony-squad","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831314.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831314.jpg"},"released":1}
The Felony Squad
The Felony Squad as Carl Luther
{"id":103831335,"title":"The F.B.I.","year":1967,"character":"Martin Bergstrom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-fbi","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831335.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831335.jpg"},"released":1}
The F.B.I.
The F.B.I. as Martin Bergstrom
{"id":13538,"title":"Tarzan and the Valley of Gold","year":"1966","character":"Augustus Vinero","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tarzan-and-the-valley-of-gold","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13538.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13538.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
{"id":87618,"title":"The Defector","year":"1966","character":"Orlovsky","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-defector-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87618.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87618.jpg"},"released":1}
The Defector
The Defector as Orlovsky
{"id":22569,"title":"Torn Curtain","year":"1966","character":"Mr. Jacobi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/torn-curtain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/28n71auo0b1g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/28n71auo0b1g.jpg"},"released":1}
Torn Curtain
Torn Curtain as Mr. Jacobi
{"id":87640,"title":"One Spy Too Many","year":"1966","character":"Mr. Kavon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-spy-too-many","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87640.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87640.jpg"},"released":1}
One Spy Too Many
One Spy Too Many as Mr. Kavon
{"id":173590,"title":"Guns of Darkness","year":"1962","character":"President Pedro Rivera","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/guns-of-darkness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173590.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173590.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
Guns of Darkness
Guns of Darkness as President Pedro Rivera
{"id":94569,"title":"The Best of Enemies","year":"1961","character":"Bernasconi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-best-of-enemies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94569.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94569.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
{"id":66192,"title":"Exodus","year":"1960","character":"Akiva Ben Canaan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/exodus-1960","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2m77p6al99l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2m77p6al99l0.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Exodus
Exodus as Akiva Ben Canaan
{"id":32696,"title":"Cimarron","year":"1960","character":"Sol Levy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cimarron-1960","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32696.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32696.jpg"},"released":1}
Cimarron
Cimarron as Sol Levy
{"id":173838,"title":"Sunday Showcase","year":"1959","character":"Sidney Fineman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sunday-showcase","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173838.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173838.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Sunday Showcase
Sunday Showcase as Sidney Fineman
{"id":15580,"title":"Party Girl","year":"1958","character":"Lou Forbes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/party-girl-1958","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15580.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15580.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Party Girl
Party Girl as Lou Forbes
{"id":66457,"title":"The Brothers Karamazov","year":"1958","character":"Capt. Snegiryov","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-brothers-karamazov","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66457.jpg"},"released":1}
The Brothers Karamazov
The Brothers Karamazov as Capt. Snegiryov
{"id":173997,"title":"Producers' Showcase","year":"1957","character":"Police Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/producers-showcase","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173997.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173997.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Producers' Showcase
Producers' Showcase as Police Officer
{"id":103831348,"title":"Zane Grey Theatre","year":1957,"character":"Dave Purcell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/zane-grey-theatre","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ujg0gc46d40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ujg0gc46d40.jpg"},"released":1}
Zane Grey Theatre
Zane Grey Theatre as Dave Purcell
{"id":103834751,"title":"Stanley","year":1956,"character":"Italian Consul","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/stanley","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834751.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834751.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Stanley
Stanley as Italian Consul
{"id":103834779,"title":"The Philco Television Playhouse","year":1952,"character":"George","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-philco-television-playhouse","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834779.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834779.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
{"id":186919,"title":"The Goldbergs","year":"1950","character":"Mr. Dutton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-goldbergs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186919.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186919.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs as Mr. Dutton
{"id":68597,"title":"Thieves' Highway","year":"1949","character":"Frenchy (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thieves-highway-1949","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5p2r2vdlhn00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5p2r2vdlhn00.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Thieves' Highway
Thieves' Highway as Frenchy (uncredited)
{"id":30540,"title":"The Naked City","year":"1948","character":"Sgt. Dave Miller (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-naked-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30540.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30540.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
The Naked City
The Naked City as Sgt. Dave Miller (uncredited)
{"id":86914,"title":"Romance of a Horsethief","year":"1971","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/romance-of-a-horsethief","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86914.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86914.jpg"},"released":1}
1971