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Other Works:
(1936). Stage Play: Johnny Johnson. Musical comedy. Written by
Paul Green. Music by
Kurt Weill. Musical Direction by
Lehman Engel. Directed by
Lee Strasberg. 44th Street Theatre: 19 Nov 1936- 16 Jan 1937 (68 performances). Cast:
Luther Adler (as "English Sergeant"), Peter Ainsley, Kate Allen...
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Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography
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Alternate Names:
Cpl. Lee Cobb | Lee Cobb | Lee Colt
Height:
5' 11" (1.80 m)
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Personal Quote:
[testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee, June 23, 1953] I would like to thank you for the privilege of setting the record straight, not only for whatever subjective relief it affords me, but if belatedly this information can be of any value in the further strengthening of our Government and its efforts at home as well as abroad...
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Trivia:
Was succeeded in two of his roles by the late
George C. Scott. Cobb died shortly after playing Lt. Kinderman in
The Exorcist. Scott took over the part in the third film. Cobb played Juror #3 in
12 Angry Men and Scott played that part in the television remake. Scott also played Willy Loman in the Broadway revival of "Death of a Salesman," a part Cobb originated.
12 Angry Men.
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Trademark:
Known for his angry scowl
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Star Sign:
Sagittarius