Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb, a renowned character actor, was born on December 8, 1911 in New York City. He achieved great success on stage, notably as Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman," and had a prolific film and television career spanning over four decades. He faced persecution during the McCarthy era but continued to work in significant roles, earning two Oscar nominations. He died on February 11, 1976 at the age of 64.