Noted character actor, renowned for his extensive repertoire of iconic roles, began his illustrious career with the memorable portrayal of Santini in the groundbreaking film Blackboard Jungle (1955). This marked the starting point of a long and storied career, punctuated by numerous appearances in esteemed television shows, including the acclaimed series Twilight Zone, Red Skelton Hour, Dick Van Dyke Show, Danny Kaye Show, Hazel, My Three Sons, Ben Casey, The Lucy Show, I Dream of Jeannie, The Andy Griffith Show, My Favorite Martian, F Troop, Get Smart, Gomer Pyle, The Flying Nun, The Blue Knight, Barnaby Jones, The Love Boat, Diagnosis Murder, and the iconic M*A*S*H.
Personal Details
BornJul 1, 1934 Toledo, Ohio, USA
Parents
- Jamelia M. Farah
- Samuel N. Farah
Biography
Career
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2018

Angels on Tap as Alexander
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The Cool Kids as Dudley
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2007

A Grandpa for Christmas as Adam Johnson
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2006

The Real Match Game Story: Behind the Blanks as Narrator
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2001

A Month of Sundays as Par Sundquist
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1995

You Snooze You Lose as Dr. Hanley
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1991

Fearless Tiger as Sam Camille
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1989

Curse II: The Bite as Harry Morton
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Speed Zone as Cannonballer #2
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1988

Scrooged as Jacob Marley
{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1988,"character":"Theo Wexler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}

Murder, She Wrote as Theo Wexler
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1987

Happy Hour as Crummy Fred
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1986

A Masterpiece of Murder as Jamie Farr
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Combat High as Col. Frierick
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1984

Cannonball Run II as Sheik
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For Love or Money as Larry Melody
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AfterMASH as Max Klinger
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1981

Return of the Rebels as Mickey Fine
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The Cannonball Run as Sheik
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1980

Murder Can Hurt You! as Studsky
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1979

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill as Snuffy McCann
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1975

M*A*S*H as Maxwell Klinger
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1974
{"id":86508,"title":"Arnold","year":"1973","character":"Dybbi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arnold","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86508.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86508.jpg"},"released":1}
1973

Arnold as Dybbi
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The Blue Knight as Yasser Hafiz
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Heavy Traffic as Arcade Owner
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1968

With Six You Get Eggroll as Jo Jo
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1967

Who's Minding the Mint? as Mario
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1966

Ride Beyond Vengeance as Pete the Blacksmith
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Death Valley Days as Dick Gird
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1965

The Greatest Story Ever Told as Thaddaeus
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1956

Diane as Count Ridolfi's Mute Squire (uncredited)
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Three Violent People as Pedro Ortega (as Jameel Farah)
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The People's Choice as Pvt. Binswanger
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1955

Kismet as Orange Merchant (uncredited)
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Blackboard Jungle as Santini
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The Red Skelton Show as Snorkel
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2024
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2022
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2006
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2002
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1991
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1984
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1980
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1976