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Nehemiah Persoff was born in Jerusalem, Quds Governorate, Kingdom of Judah on August 2, 1919. Nehemiah Persoff was credited as a television actor, film actor and painter. Death is recorded on April 5, 2022, at the age of 102.
My Take
Nehemiah Persoff lived to 102 and packed that life with more than 200 screen and stage credits across 55 years, which alone commands respect. Born in Jerusalem and a fixture of mid-century American film and television, he was a quintessential character actor, the sort whose presence makes a scene feel real. What moves me most, though, is his second act: after retiring from acting he flourished as a painter. That refusal to let the creative impulse run dry is rare and beautiful. To me he embodies a whole life given to expression, and I admire that completeness without reservation.
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- Name (English)
- Nehemiah Persoff
- Name (Japanese)
- ネヘマイア・パーソフ
- Reading
- ねへまいあ・ぱーそふ
- Born
- August 2, 1919 – April 5, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Jerusalem, Quds Governorate, Kingdom of Judah
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / painter / stage actor / actor
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nehemiah Persoff born?
Born August 2, 1919.
When did Nehemiah Persoff die?
Died April 5, 2022, aged 102.
Where was Nehemiah Persoff from?
Nehemiah Persoff was from Jerusalem, Quds Governorate, Kingdom of Judah.
What did Nehemiah Persoff do?
Nehemiah Persoff worked as television actor, film actor, painter, stage actor, actor.
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