Actor
Eli Mintz
Born August 1, 1904 in Lemberg, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Lviv, Ukraine]Died June 8, 19888 films
Brother of well known yiddish actor Ludwig Satz, made his debut in old Austria-Hungary as a child actor in the Yiddish classic "The Dybbuk". After arriving in USA in 1927 he worked as waiter, presser and clothing salesman before finally landing roles in Yiddish theater in New York. He changed his name Eduard (Edward) Satz in Eli Mintz, in order to make it on his own.
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First watchStardust Memories19806.9as Old ManWhile attending a retrospect of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
8 films as actor- 1980Stardust MemoriesOld Man
- 1979BoardwalkFriedman
- 1976Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodTailor
- 1960The DybbukNachmon
- 1960Murder, Inc.Joe Rosen
- 1958The Proud RebelGorman
- 1957The Fabulous IrishmanMr. Isaacs
- 1950The GoldbergsUncle David