Portrait of Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb

Bio: Lee J. Cobb (December 8, 1911 - February 11, 1976) ) was an American actor best known for his performance in 12 Angry Men (1957), his Academy Award-nominated performance in On the Waterfront, and one of his last films, The Exorcist (1973)
Born: Fri, Dec 08 1911
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Feb 11 1976
Lee J. Cobb is 64 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Lee J. Cobb would have been no older than 64 in Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 2023
Poster of The Meanest Men in the West
The Meanest Men in the West
Lee J. Cobb would have been no older than 64 in The Meanest Men in the West as 'Judge Henry Garth'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1978
Poster of Cross Shot
Cross Shot
Lee J. Cobb would have been no older than 64 in Cross Shot as 'Dante Ragusa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1976
Poster of Nick the Sting
Nick the Sting
Lee J. Cobb would have been no older than 64 in Nick the Sting as 'Robert Clark'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 1976
Poster of Mark Shoots First
Mark Shoots First
Lee J. Cobb was 64 in Mark Shoots First as 'Il commedator Benzi'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1975
Poster of That Lucky Touch
That Lucky Touch
Lee J. Cobb was 63 in That Lucky Touch as 'Henry Steedman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1975
Poster of Blood, Sweat and Fear
Blood, Sweat and Fear
Lee J. Cobb was 63 in Blood, Sweat and Fear as 'Benzi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1975
Poster of The Balloon Vendor
The Balloon Vendor
Lee J. Cobb was 63 in The Balloon Vendor as 'Twenty Years'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1974
Poster of The Great Ice Rip-Off
The Great Ice Rip-Off
Lee J. Cobb was 62 in The Great Ice Rip-Off as 'Willy Calso'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1974
Poster of Trapped Beneath the Sea
Trapped Beneath the Sea
Lee J. Cobb was 62 in Trapped Beneath the Sea as 'Victor Bateman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1974
Poster of Dr. Max
Dr. Max
Lee J. Cobb was 62 in Dr. Max as 'Maxwell Gordon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1974
Poster of The Exorcist
The Exorcist
Lee J. Cobb was 62 in The Exorcist as 'Lt. Bill Kinderman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1973
Poster of The Great Kidnapping
The Great Kidnapping
Lee J. Cobb was 61 in The Great Kidnapping as 'Jovine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1973
Poster of Double Indemnity
Double Indemnity
Lee J. Cobb was 61 in Double Indemnity as 'Barton Keyes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1973
Poster of The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
Lee J. Cobb was 61 in The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing as 'Lapchance'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1973
Poster of The Bull of the West
The Bull of the West
Lee J. Cobb was 60 in The Bull of the West as 'Judge Garth'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1972
Poster of Heat of Anger
Heat of Anger
Lee J. Cobb was 60 in Heat of Anger as 'Frank Galvin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1972
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
Lee J. Cobb was 59 in Lawman as 'Vincent Bronson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1971
Poster of Macho Callahan
Macho Callahan
Lee J. Cobb was 59 in Macho Callahan as 'Duffy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1971
Poster of The Liberation of L.B. Jones
The Liberation of L.B. Jones
Lee J. Cobb was 58 in The Liberation of L.B. Jones as 'Oman Hedgepath'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1970
Poster of Annie: the Women in the Life of a Man
Annie: the Women in the Life of a Man
Lee J. Cobb was 58 in Annie: the Women in the Life of a Man as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 1970
Poster of Mackenna's Gold
Mackenna's Gold
Lee J. Cobb was 57 in Mackenna's Gold as 'The Editor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 1969
Poster of Coogan's Bluff
Coogan's Bluff
Lee J. Cobb was 56 in Coogan's Bluff as 'Lt. McElroy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1968
Poster of The Day of the Owl
The Day of the Owl
Lee J. Cobb was 56 in The Day of the Owl as 'Don Mariano Arena'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1968
Poster of They Came to Rob Las Vegas
They Came to Rob Las Vegas
Lee J. Cobb was 56 in They Came to Rob Las Vegas as 'Steve Skorsky'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1968
Poster of In Like Flint
In Like Flint
Lee J. Cobb was 55 in In Like Flint as 'Lloyd C. Cramden'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1967
Poster of Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman
Lee J. Cobb was 54 in Death of a Salesman as 'Willy Loman'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 07 1966
Poster of Our Man Flint
Our Man Flint
Lee J. Cobb was 54 in Our Man Flint as 'Cramden'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1966
Poster of The Final Hour
The Final Hour
Lee J. Cobb was 53 in The Final Hour as 'Judge Henry Garth'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1965
Poster of The Brazen Bell
The Brazen Bell
Lee J. Cobb was 52 in The Brazen Bell as 'Judge Henry Garth'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1964
Poster of Come Blow Your Horn
Come Blow Your Horn
Lee J. Cobb was 51 in Come Blow Your Horn as 'Harry R. Baker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1963
Poster of The Devil's Children
The Devil's Children
Lee J. Cobb was 50 in The Devil's Children as 'Judge Henry Garth'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1962
Poster of How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won
Lee J. Cobb was 50 in How the West Was Won as 'Marshal Lou Ramsey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1962
Poster of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Lee J. Cobb was 50 in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as 'Julio Madariaga'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1962
Poster of Exodus
Exodus
Lee J. Cobb was 49 in Exodus as 'Barak Ben Canaan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1960
Poster of I, Don Quixote
I, Don Quixote
Lee J. Cobb was 47 in I, Don Quixote as 'Miguel de Cervantes / Don Quixote de la Mancha / Alonso Quijana'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 1959
Poster of But Not for Me
But Not for Me
Lee J. Cobb was 47 in But Not for Me as 'Jeremiah MacDonald'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1959
Poster of Green Mansions
Green Mansions
Lee J. Cobb was 47 in Green Mansions as 'Nuflo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1959
Poster of The Trap
The Trap
Lee J. Cobb was 47 in The Trap as 'Victor Massonetti'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1959
Poster of Party Girl
Party Girl
Lee J. Cobb was 46 in Party Girl as 'Rico Angelo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 1958
Poster of Man of the West
Man of the West
Lee J. Cobb was 46 in Man of the West as 'Dock Tobin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1958
Poster of The Brothers Karamazov
The Brothers Karamazov
Lee J. Cobb was 46 in The Brothers Karamazov as 'Fyodor Karamazov'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1958
Poster of The Three Faces of Eve
The Three Faces of Eve
Lee J. Cobb was 46 in The Three Faces of Eve as 'Doctor Curtis Luther'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1957
Poster of The Garment Jungle
The Garment Jungle
Lee J. Cobb was 45 in The Garment Jungle as 'Walter Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of 12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
Lee J. Cobb was 45 in 12 Angry Men as 'Juror 3'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1957
Poster of Miami Exposé
Miami Exposé
Lee J. Cobb was 44 in Miami Exposé as 'Lt. Barton 'Bart' Scott'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
Lee J. Cobb was 44 in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit as 'Judge Bernstein'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1956
Poster of The Left Hand of God
The Left Hand of God
Lee J. Cobb was 43 in The Left Hand of God as 'Mieh Yang'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1955
Poster of The Road to Denver
The Road to Denver
Lee J. Cobb was 43 in The Road to Denver as 'Jim Donovan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1955
Poster of The Racers
The Racers
Lee J. Cobb was 43 in The Racers as 'Maglio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1955
Poster of Day of Triumph
Day of Triumph
Lee J. Cobb was 43 in Day of Triumph as 'Zadok'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1954
Poster of On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront
Lee J. Cobb was 42 in On the Waterfront as 'Johnny Friendly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 1954
Poster of Gorilla at Large
Gorilla at Large
Lee J. Cobb was 42 in Gorilla at Large as 'Detective Sgt. Garrison'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1954
Poster of Yankee Pasha
Yankee Pasha
Lee J. Cobb was 42 in Yankee Pasha as 'Sultan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 1954
Poster of The Tall Texan
The Tall Texan
Lee J. Cobb was 41 in The Tall Texan as 'Capt. Theodore Bess'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1953
Poster of The Fighter
The Fighter
Lee J. Cobb was 40 in The Fighter as 'Durango'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1952
Poster of The Family Secret
The Family Secret
Lee J. Cobb was 39 in The Family Secret as 'Howard Clark'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1951
Poster of Sirocco
Sirocco
Lee J. Cobb was 39 in Sirocco as 'Col. Feroud'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1951
Poster of The Man Who Cheated Himself
The Man Who Cheated Himself
Lee J. Cobb was 39 in The Man Who Cheated Himself as 'Lt. Ed Cullen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1950
Poster of Thieves' Highway
Thieves' Highway
Lee J. Cobb was 37 in Thieves' Highway as 'Mike Figlia'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 1949
Poster of The Phantom Creeps
The Phantom Creeps
Lee J. Cobb was 37 in The Phantom Creeps as 'Road Crew Foreman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 1949
Poster of The Dark Past
The Dark Past
Lee J. Cobb was 37 in The Dark Past as 'Dr. Andrew Collins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1948
Poster of The Luck of the Irish
The Luck of the Irish
Lee J. Cobb was 36 in The Luck of the Irish as 'David C. Augur'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1948
Poster of The Miracle of the Bells
The Miracle of the Bells
Lee J. Cobb was 36 in The Miracle of the Bells as 'Marcus Harris'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 1948
Poster of Call Northside 777
Call Northside 777
Lee J. Cobb was 36 in Call Northside 777 as 'Brian Kelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1948
Poster of Captain from Castile
Captain from Castile
Lee J. Cobb was 36 in Captain from Castile as 'Juan Garcia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1947
Poster of Boomerang!
Boomerang!
Lee J. Cobb was 35 in Boomerang! as 'Chief Harold F. 'Robbie' Robinson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1947
Poster of Johnny O'Clock
Johnny O'Clock
Lee J. Cobb was 35 in Johnny O'Clock as 'Inspector Koch'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 1947
Poster of Anna and the King of Siam
Anna and the King of Siam
Lee J. Cobb was 34 in Anna and the King of Siam as 'Kralahome'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 1946
Poster of Winged Victory
Winged Victory
Lee J. Cobb was 33 in Winged Victory as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1944
Poster of Flight Characteristics of the P-51 Airplane
Flight Characteristics of the P-51 Airplane
Lee J. Cobb was 32 in Flight Characteristics of the P-51 Airplane as 'Arthur Deeds'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 13 1944
Poster of The Song of Bernadette
The Song of Bernadette
Lee J. Cobb was 32 in The Song of Bernadette as 'Dr. Dozous'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1943
Poster of Buckskin Frontier
Buckskin Frontier
Lee J. Cobb was 31 in Buckskin Frontier as 'Jeptha Marr'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1943
Poster of Tonight We Raid Calais
Tonight We Raid Calais
Lee J. Cobb was 31 in Tonight We Raid Calais as 'Bonnard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1943
Poster of The Moon Is Down
The Moon Is Down
Lee J. Cobb was 31 in The Moon Is Down as 'Dr. Albert Winter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1943
Poster of Paris Calling
Paris Calling
Lee J. Cobb was 29 in Paris Calling as 'Captain Schwabe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1941
Poster of Men of Boys Town
Men of Boys Town
Lee J. Cobb was 29 in Men of Boys Town as 'Dave Morris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of This Thing Called Love
This Thing Called Love
Lee J. Cobb was 29 in This Thing Called Love as 'Julio Diestro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1940
Poster of Golden Boy
Golden Boy
Lee J. Cobb was 27 in Golden Boy as 'Mr. Bonaparte'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1939
Poster of The Phantom Creeps
The Phantom Creeps
Lee J. Cobb was 27 in The Phantom Creeps as 'Road Crew Foreman (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1939
Poster of Danger on the Air
Danger on the Air
Lee J. Cobb was 26 in Danger on the Air as 'Tony Lisotti'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 1938
Poster of Rustlers' Valley
Rustlers' Valley
Lee J. Cobb was 25 in Rustlers' Valley as 'Cal Howard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1937
Poster of North of the Rio Grande
North of the Rio Grande
Lee J. Cobb was 25 in North of the Rio Grande as 'President Wooden'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 28 1937
Poster of The Vanishing Shadow
The Vanishing Shadow
Lee J. Cobb was 22 in The Vanishing Shadow as 'Roadwork Foreman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1934

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Origins of the Mafia
Origins of the Mafia
Lee J. Cobb would have been no older than 64 in Origins of the Mafia as 'Bartolomeo Gramignano'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 19 1976
Poster of The Young Lawyers
The Young Lawyers
Lee J. Cobb was 58+ in The Young Lawyers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1970
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Lee J. Cobb was 58+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Lee J. Cobb was 51+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Ernie Wigman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Lee J. Cobb was 50+ in The Virginian as 'Richter Henry Garth, Ritcher Henry Garth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Lee J. Cobb was 47+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson as 'Captain Maximillian Gault'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Lee J. Cobb was 46+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Lee J. Cobb was 46+ in Naked City as 'Paul Delito'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Lee J. Cobb was 44+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Captain Andrew Watling, Drifter - Frank MacKinnon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Lee J. Cobb was 44+ in Tony Awards as 'Willy Loman (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Lee J. Cobb was 43+ in Gunsmoke as 'Col. Josiah Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Medic
Medic
Lee J. Cobb was 42+ in Medic as 'Henry Fisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1954
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Lee J. Cobb was 41+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Lee J. Cobb was 41+ in General Electric Theater as 'Dominic Roma, Grayson Foxhall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
Lee J. Cobb was 40+ in The Ford Television Theatre as 'Matt Erwin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Tales of Tomorrow
Tales of Tomorrow
Lee J. Cobb was 39+ in Tales of Tomorrow
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Lee J. Cobb was 38+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Emile Zola'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
Lee J. Cobb was 37+ in Lights Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Lee J. Cobb was 36+ in Studio One as 'Dr. Joseph Pearson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948