Jacob Witkin

Jacob Witkin

Deceased · Born: May 12, 1938 · Died: Dec 31, 2016

Personal Details

BornMay 12, 1938 Johannesburg, South Africa

Biography

Born on May 12, 1938, in the bustling metropolis of Johannesburg, South Africa, Jacob Witkin emerged onto the global stage as a complex and dynamic personality, characterized by a rich tapestry of experiences, skills, and perspectives.

Witkin, a highly accomplished and esteemed actor, left an enduring and profound impact on the entertainment industry, with a notable and impressive array of appearances in a diverse range of films, including the critically acclaimed and commercially successful comedy-drama, Hail, Caesar! (2016),the science fiction and action-packed video game adaptation, Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Dark Forces II (1997),and the timeless and iconic comedy, Love and Death (1975),a film that has stood the test of time and remains a beloved classic to this day.

Jacob Witkin's extraordinary odyssey reached its poignant conclusion on the final day of the year 2016, December 31st, thereby bequeathing a lasting and indelible imprint upon the world of entertainment, forevermore captivating the hearts and imaginations of countless individuals, whose admiration and reverence for his remarkable achievements shall endure for generations to come.

Career

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2016
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Hail, Caesar!
Hail, Caesar! as Saul of Tarsus
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2015
The Amazing Wizard of Paws
The Amazing Wizard of Paws as Zazasphorous and Dr. Abernack
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2014
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Postman Pat: The Movie
Postman Pat: The Movie as George Lancaster / Major Forbes (voice)
{"id":4391,"title":"Phantom","year":"2013","character":"Priest","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/phantom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44e6a9lup7l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44e6a9lup7l0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Phantom
Phantom as Priest
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2011
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2009
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2008
For Heaven's Sake
For Heaven's Sake as Dr. Hosmer
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{"id":46948,"title":"All God's Children Can Dance","year":"2008","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-gods-children-can-dance-2008","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46948.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46948.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":102341,"title":"Arizona Seaside","year":"2007","character":"The Major","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arizona-seaside","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_102341.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_102341.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Arizona Seaside
Arizona Seaside as The Major
{"id":10842,"title":"Evil Bong","year":"2006","character":"Cyril","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/evil-bong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10842.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10842.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Evil Bong
Evil Bong as Cyril
{"id":150309,"title":"Masters of Horror","year":"2006","character":"Choking Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/masters-of-horror-2006-4","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_150309.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_150309.jpg"},"released":1}
Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror as Choking Man
{"id":52369,"title":"Dr. Moreau's House of Pain","year":"2004","character":"Dr. Moreau","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dr-moreaus-house-of-pain-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52369.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52369.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
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2003
{"id":57146,"title":"Ladykiller","year":"1996","character":"Professor Dandridge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ladykiller","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57146.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57146.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Ladykiller
Ladykiller as Professor Dandridge
{"id":93126,"title":"Fast Money","year":"1996","character":"Sir Stewart","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fast-money","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93126.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93126.jpg"},"released":1}
Fast Money
Fast Money as Sir Stewart
{"id":2871,"title":"Showgirls","year":"1995","character":"Caesar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/showgirls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79lp6n5lr7q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79lp6n5lr7q0.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Showgirls
Showgirls as Caesar
{"id":751,"title":"Walker, Texas Ranger","year":1994,"character":"McCumber","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/walker-texas-ranger","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_751.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_751.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":7144,"title":"Matinee","year":"1993","character":"Dr. Diablo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/matinee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7144.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7144.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Matinee
Matinee as Dr. Diablo
{"id":185835,"title":"Play for Today","year":"1982","character":"Sheik","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/play-for-today-1982-12","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185835.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185835.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
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1980
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{"id":10086,"title":"Tales of the Unexpected","year":1980,"character":"Boris Duckworth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tales-of-the-unexpected","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5qnk26o0nd00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5qnk26o0nd00.jpg"},"released":1}
Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected as Boris Duckworth
{"id":80841,"title":"Arabian Adventure","year":"1979","character":"Omar, the Goldsmith","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arabian-adventure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80841.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80841.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Arabian Adventure
Arabian Adventure as Omar, the Goldsmith
{"id":64252,"title":"The Nativity","year":"1978","character":"Census Taker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-nativity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64252.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64252.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
The Nativity
The Nativity as Census Taker
{"id":198302,"title":"Play for Today","year":"1975","character":"Commissioner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/play-for-today-1975-15","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198302.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198302.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Play for Today
Play for Today as Commissioner
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