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Abraham Sofaer (Abraham Isaac Sofaer) was born on 1 October, 1896 in Rangoon, Burma, is an actor. Discover Abraham Sofaer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?

Popular As Abraham Isaac Sofaer
Occupation actor
Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 1 October, 1896
Birthday 1 October
Birthplace Rangoon, Burma
Date of death 21 January, 1988
Died Place Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality Burma

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Abraham Sofaer Height, Weight & Measurements

At 92 years old, Abraham Sofaer height is 5' 9½" (1.77 m) .

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Height 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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Who Is Abraham Sofaer's Wife?

His wife is Angela Psyche Christian (July 1920 - 21 January 1988) ( his death) ( 6 children)

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Wife Angela Psyche Christian (July 1920 - 21 January 1988) ( his death) ( 6 children)
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Abraham Sofaer Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Abraham Sofaer worth at the age of 92 years old? Abraham Sofaer’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Burma. We have estimated Abraham Sofaer's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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1896

Born on October 1, 1896, in Rangoon, Burma, to Burmese-Jewish parents, and the son of a well-to-do merchant, distinguished veteran character actor Abraham Isaac Sofaer was a one-time schoolteacher in both Rangoon and London.

1921

He switched gears to acting after a short time and made his stage debut in 1921 as a walk-on in William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice.

1925

"Sofaer scored his first prominent London appearance with "The Green Goddess" in 1925 and, from the 1930s on, alternated between the London and Broadway repertory stages playing an assortment of Shakespearean roles (Othello, Lear, Cassius, etc. ) among other classical plays.

1930

A theatre repertory player of note, he soon focused on the big screen and made his British film debut with The Dreyfus Case (1930).

1936

He scored a personal triumph in New York as Benjamin Disraeli opposite Helen Hayes in "Victoria Regina" in 1936. The following year, he directed Ms. Hayes in "The Merchant of Venice", in which he played the title role of "Shylock".

1946

Subsequent noteworthy British film roles included his judge in A Matter of Life and Death (1946) and as Disraeli in The Ghosts of Berkeley Square (1947). Recognized for his bulgy, wide-eyed stare, resonant tones and imposing stance, he built up a solid reputation over the years playing odd and interesting Eastern ethnics -- sultans, swamis, high priests, witch doctors, foreign dictators and dignitaries, he was even convincing playing Indian chiefs on occasion. His characters ranged from wise and warm-hearted to cunning and wickedly evil.

1950

In the mid-1950s, Sofaer settled in Hollywood wherein he became a main staple in exotic dramas and costumed adventure, appearing almost exclusively in movies and TV. Some of his better known U. S.

1951

films include Quo Vadis (1951), His Majesty O'Keefe (1954), Elephant Walk (1953), Taras Bulba (1962) and Chisum (1970).

1960

Throughout the 1960s, he could be counted on for guest appearances on all the popular shows of the day including Perry Mason (1957), Wagon Train (1957), Gunsmoke (1955), Daniel Boone (1964) and Star Trek: The Original Series (1966).

1965

On TV, he may be best remembered for his recurring role of Haji, the master of all genies, on I Dream of Jeannie (1965). Married to wife Angela for nearly seven decades and affectionately called "Abe" to closer friends, Sofaer was the father of six children.

1966

Along with Felix Locher, Judith Anderson, Morgan Farley, Richard Hale, Anthony Jochim, Celia Lovsky, Leonard Mudie, Charles Seel, Bill Borzage and Ian Wolfe, he is one of only eleven "Star Trek" actors to have been born in the 19th Century. He played the Thasian in Star Trek: The Original Series: Charlie X (1966) and provided the voice of the Melkotian in Star Trek: The Original Series: Spectre of the Gun (1968).