TV Shows - Nehemiah Persoff
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 02, 2025. Nehemiah Persoff has appeared in 2 television series with data.
#170Law & Orderas David Steinmetz • 1 episode • #170 most popular showLaw & Order is a critically acclaimed crime drama television series that follows the lives of dedicated police officers and prosecutors as they navigate the complex world of criminal justice in New York City. The show is known for its gripping storytelling, intricate plotlines, and realistic portrayal of the legal system. With a combination of police investigations and courtroom drama, Law & Order has captivated audiences for over two decades.
#337Star Trek: The Next Generationas Toff • 1 episode • #337 most popular showStar Trek: The Next Generation is a science fiction television show that is set in the 24th century, roughly 100 years after the original Star Trek series. It follows the crew of the USS Enterprise-D as they explore space, encounter new alien species, and tackle complex moral and ethical dilemmas. Led by Captain Jean-Luc Picard, the ensemble cast includes a diverse range of characters with their own unique skills and backgrounds. With its groundbreaking special effects, thought-provoking storylines, and iconic characters, Star Trek: The Next Generation has become a landmark series in the science fiction genre.
Movies - Nehemiah Persoff
Sorted by online popularity. Nehemiah Persoff has appeared in 7 movies with data.
#779Some Like It Hotas Little Bonaparte • #779 most popular movieSome Like It Hot is a classic American comedy film directed by Billy Wilder. Released in 1959, the film stars Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon in lead roles. The story follows two musicians who witness a mafia crime and disguise themselves as women to join an all-female band on tour. The film is known for its hilarious plot, witty dialogues, and memorable performances. Some Like It Hot received critical acclaim and has since become a timeless comedy that has entranced audiences for generations.
#842The Last Temptation of Christas Rabbi • #842 most popular movieThe Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 epic religious drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on Nikos Kazantzakis' novel. It follows the life of Jesus Christ as he grapples with the realization of his divine nature and faces various forms of temptation.
#1,866An American Tailas Papa Mousekewitz (voice) • #1,866 most popular movieAn American Tail is an animated musical adventure film about a young mouse named Fievel who gets separated from his family while emigrating from Russia to the United States, facing challenges and loneliness in his quest to reunite with them.
#2,615Twinsas Mitchell Traven • #2,615 most popular movieTwins is a 1988 American buddy comedy film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito as unlikely fraternal twin brothers who were separated at birth.
#3,182An American Tail: Fievel Goes Westas Papa Mousekewitz (voice) • #3,182 most popular movie
#3,478Yentlas Rebbe Mendel • #3,478 most popular movieYentl is a 1983 American romantic musical drama film depicting a Jewish woman in Poland in 1904 who pretends to be a man to pursue an education in Talmudic law.- #8,386In Search of Historic Jesusas Herod Antipas • #8,386 most popular movieIn Search of Historic Jesus is a documentary film that combines re-created Biblical tableaux with interviews to speculate on the historical accuracy of Jesus' biblical depiction.
Nehemiah Persoff Biography
Nehemiah Persoff (August 2, 1919 – April 5, 2022) was an American character actor and painter. Born in Jerusalem in what became Mandatory Palestine, Persoff had a prolific career spanning 55 years and appeared in over 200 television series, films, and theatre productions. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he began his acting career with a small role in The Naked City (1948). Some of his notable roles include Leo in The Harder They Fall (1956), Little Bonaparte in Some Like It Hot (1959), Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik in The Untouchables (1959-1963), Rebbe Mendel in Yentl (1983), and the voice of Papa Mousekewitz in An American Tail (1986) and its sequels. Persoff also made appearances on The Twilight Zone, Gilligan's Island, Hawaii Five-O, Adam-12, and Law & Order.
