He began in Yiddish theater and films.

David Opatoshu Born January 30, 1918 in New York City, New York, USA Died April 30, 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA (undisclosed) David Opatoshu was born on January 30, 1918 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Exodus (1960), Torn Curtain (1966) and Star Trek: The Original Series (1966). He was married to Lillian Weinberg. He died on April 30, 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Lillian Weinberg (1941 - 30 April 1996) ( his death) ( 1 child) Father of Danny Opatoshu His dark, balding, slightly swarthy features made him a versatile character player, either the perfect ethnic villain in crimers or the epitome of saintliness in bible stories. He was often utilized playing wise, often beleaguered Jewish pops. Delivered the evening news in Yiddish on New York radio during the war years on WEVD. Received his start in the New York Yiddish theater. His first film, The Light Ahead (1939), was all-Yiddish. Father-in-law of Anne Spielberg. Son of Joseph Opatoshu, a prominent Yiddish novelist and short-story writer. Won an Emmy for Best Performance in a Dramatic Series for Gabriel's Fire: A Prayer for the Goldsteins (1991). Made his Broadway debut with the Group Theater in 1938, appearing in 'Golden Boy' and 'Night Music' by Clifford Odets. Served in the U.S. Air Force in the South Pacific during World War II. He pronounced his last name as "Oh-puh-tosh-you".