Abraham Sofaer

Abraham Sofaer

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Abraham Sofaer (October 1, 1896 – January 21, 1988) was a stage actor of Burmese-Jewish descent who became a familiar supporting player on film and television in his later years. He was born in Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar). Sofaer's strong features and resonant voice complemented the many exotic character parts he played. He began his acting...

Known For

Quo Vadis

as Paul of Tarsus

The Greatest Story Ever Told

as Joseph of Arimathaea

Cast Credits

Chisum

as Chief White Buffalo

Justine

as Proprietor

Che!

as Pablo Rojas

Head

as Swami

The Greatest Story Ever Told

as Joseph of Arimathaea

4 for Texas

as Pulaski

Twice-Told Tales

as Prof. Pietro Baglioni

Taras Bulba

as The Abbot

Hitler

as Morris Kaplan

The Sad Sack

as Hassim

Omar Khayyam

as Tutush

Not One Shall Die

as David Lessing

The First Texan

as Don Carlos - magistrate

Bhowani Junction

as Surabhai

Out of the Clouds

as The Indian

Elephant Walk

as Appuhamy

His Majesty O'Keefe

as Fatumak, Medicine Man

Judgment Deferred

as Chancellor

Quo Vadis

as Paul of Tarsus

Cairo Road

as Commandant

Christopher Columbus

as Luis de Santangel

Calling Paul Temple

as Dr. Charles Kohima

The Ghosts of Berkeley Square

as Benjamin Disraeli

Trilby

as Svengali

Dual Alibi

as French Judge