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David Opatoshu
David Opatoshu Jan 30, 1918 - Apr 29, 1996 Sherman Oaks, California
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".
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He began in Yiddish theater and films.
He began in Yiddish theater and films.
he delivered the news on the radio in Yiddish.
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He was so sweet to meet.
He was so sweet to meet.
So talented and modest.
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David Opatoshu.
David Opatoshu.
Famous American Character Actor.
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David Opatoshu
David Opatoshu
Great, sensitive, and brilliant character actor.
I met him once in the '50s when I was a teenager. He was startled that I knew who he was. "Oh my! You're David Opatoshu!" "How do you know me?" "You're a famous actor. Anyone who has ever seen you could never forget you."
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David Opatoshu
David Opatoshu Jan 30, 1918 - Apr 29, 1996 Sherman Oaks, California
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".
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Danny Opatoshu born 1947 United States
Danny Opatoshu was born in 1947 in United States to David Opatoshu and Lillian Weinberg. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Danny Opatoshu.
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Lillian W Opatoshu Mar 5, 1920 - May 13, 2000 New York, New York
Lillian W Opatoshu of New York, New York County, NY was born on March 5, 1920, and died at age 80 years old on May 13, 2000.
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David Opatoshu
David Opatoshu Jan 30, 1918 - Apr 29, 1996 Sherman Oaks, California
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".
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Danny Opatoshu born 1947 United States
Danny Opatoshu was born in 1947 in United States to David Opatoshu and Lillian Weinberg. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Danny Opatoshu.
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Lillian W Opatoshu Mar 5, 1920 - May 13, 2000 New York, New York
Lillian W Opatoshu of New York, New York County, NY was born on March 5, 1920, and died at age 80 years old on May 13, 2000.
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Opatoshu Death Records & Life Expectancy

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Lillian W Opatoshu Mar 5, 1920 - May 13, 2000 New York, New York
Lillian W Opatoshu of New York, New York County, NY was born on March 5, 1920, and died at age 80 years old on May 13, 2000.
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David Opatoshu
David Opatoshu Jan 30, 1918 - Apr 29, 1996 Sherman Oaks, California
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".
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