Lee J. CobbAwards

Born:
December 9, 1911 in New York City, NY
Occupation:
Actor
Birth name:
Leo Jacob
Biography:
American character actor of stage, screen, and TV Lee J. Cobb, born Leo Jacob or Jacoby, was usually seen scowling and smoking a cigar. As a child, Cobb showed artistic promise as a virtuoso violinist, but any hope for a musical career was ended by a broken wrist. He ran away from home at age 17...Read More

  • 12 Angry Men

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

    Nominated
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1957

  • On the Waterfront

    Best Supporting Actor

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1954

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