Абрахам Соуфер

Abraham Sofaer, was a stage actor who became a familiar supporting player in film and on television in his later years. Although often incorrectly listed as Burmese, Sofaer was proudly descended from Baghdad Jews. He was born in Rangoon, then a part of the British Empire. The son of very successful merchants,, he was educated as a British gentleman and originally worked as a school teacher. Sofaer's strong features and resonant voice complemented the many exotic character parts he played.