Nehemiah Persoff, A Veteran Hollywood Actor Dies At The Age Of 102 Of Heart Failure

Hollywood actor and painter, Nehemiah Persoff who has had a long career spanning over 5 decades, passed away on April 5, 2022, due to heart failure. He began his career after World War 2 and appeared in more than 200 television series, films and plays in his fantastic career.Among his early film roles was the driver during the "I could've been a contender" scene in On the Waterfront (1954), featuring Marlon Brando. He also appeared as a parody of Little Caesar in Billy Wilder's film classic gender-bending comedy Some Like It Hot (1959). His notable supporting roles include films like The Comancheros (1961), The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) and Yentl (1983). His many television credits include: Five Fingers (The Moment of Truth), The Big Valley (Legend of a General, Parts I & II, episode), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (Heart of Gold episode), The Twilight Zone (Judgment Night), The Untouchables (six episodes, including three episodes as Jake "Greasy Thumb" Guzik, regarded by many as his signature role.Persoff retired from acting in 1999 and pursued painting, specialising in watercolours. As per media reports, Persoff died on Tuesday night at an acute care facility in San Luis Obispo, California. May God rest his soul in peace.