Sam Dastor

Sam Dastor

83 · Born: Oct 2, 1941

Personal Details

BornOct 2, 1941 Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

Biography

Sam Dastor, a renowned actor, came into this world on the second day of October, 1941, in the vibrant city of Bombay, which was then a part of the Bombay Presidency, a historical region located in the Indian subcontinent, under the colonial rule of the British Empire.

As an accomplished thespian, Sam Dastor has made a significant impact in the world of entertainment, with his notable performances in a wide range of films and television shows.

One of his most memorable roles was in the biographical drama film "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers" released in 2004, where he played a significant part.

In addition to his work in film, Sam Dastor has also made appearances in various television series, including the popular science fiction show "Space: 1999", which aired in 1975.

Furthermore, his portrayal of the titular character in the biographical drama film "Jinnah" released in 1998, is widely regarded as one of his most iconic performances.

With a career spanning multiple decades, Sam Dastor has established himself as a talented and versatile actor, with a wide range of credits to his name.

Career

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2006
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2004
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1999
The Alchemists
The Alchemists as Ben Seligman
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1998
Jinnah
Jinnah as Gandhi
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1997
The Heart Surgeon
The Heart Surgeon as V. J. Krishna
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1984
Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II as Józef Teitelbaum
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1983
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1981
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1980
Blake's 7
Blake's 7 as The Caliph
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1979
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1977
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1976
Space: 1999
Space: 1999 as Ed Spencer
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1972
Made
Made as Mahdav