Shalom "Sam" Jaffe was an American actor, teacher, musician, and engineer. In 1951, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Asphalt Jungle and appeared in other classic films such as Ben-Hur and The Day the Earth Stood Still.

What happened to Sam Jaffe?

Jaffe died of cancer in Beverly Hills, California two weeks after his 93rd birthday.

Why did Sam Jaffe leave Ben Casey?

Sam Jaffe (Dr. David Zorba) left the show due to conflicts with Vince Edwards (Dr. Ben Casey). ... and director Jerry Lewis also had conflicts with Edwards.