Sam Lee

Acting·July 12, 1891·† January 9, 1980 — 88 years old·Newark, New Jersey, USA

Sam Lee was born Samuel Levy in Newark, New Jersey. He is best known as "Lee" in the comedy team Shaw and Lee, active on stage, screen, radio, and television from 1911 to 1957.

Known For

Jamaica Inn

1939·6.1

The Beau Brummels

1928·5.9

King of Burlesque

1936·6.3

Ready, Willing and Able

1937·5.4

Under Western Skies

1945·5.9

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

Yellow Caesar

No Lady

Skipalong Rosenbloom

Hollywood Varieties

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch

1934·6.0

Filmography · 17

1951Shark IslandDirector 1951Skipalong RosenbloomSam Lee 1950Hollywood VarietiesVariety Act 1945Under Western SkiesBarton Brother Act (as Shaw and Lee)1941Yellow CaesarBenito Mussolini 1940Neutral Port 1939The Gracie Allen Murder CaseThug 1939Jamaica InnUndetermined Role (uncredited)1937Ready, Willing and AbleMoving Man 1936King of BurlesqueGus Keefe 1934Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage PatchSecond Comedian 1934Gentlemen of Polish 1933Hunting TroubleDog Seller 1932A Yell of a NightThe Crook 1931No Lady 1930Going Places 1928The Beau BrummelsLee · Director