Ben Astar

Ben Astar

Deceased · Born: Jun 15, 1909 · Died: Oct 20, 1988

Personal Details

BornJun 15, 1909 Palestine [now Israel]

Biography

Ben Astar, a renowned actor, entered this world on June 15, 1909, in the ancient land of Palestine, a region that would later become the modern-day country of Israel.

Throughout his illustrious career, Ben Astar made a lasting impact on the world of entertainment, leaving an indelible mark on the silver screen with his captivating performances in a plethora of iconic films and television shows.

One of his most notable roles was in the 1963 musical comedy Bye Bye Birdie, a film that has become a beloved classic, entertaining generations of audiences worldwide.

Ben Astar's versatility as an actor was further showcased in his appearances on The Magical World of Disney, a popular television program that brought wonder and enchantment to families everywhere.

In 1952, he starred in the psychological thriller 5 Fingers, a gripping drama that tested the limits of his acting prowess.

Ben Astar's personal life was marked by a deep commitment to his loving wife, Isabella Milch, with whom he shared a beautiful and enduring bond.

Tragically, Ben Astar's remarkable life came to a close on October 20, 1988, in Tarzana, California, a city that will forever hold a special place in his heart.

Career

1982
Blade Runner
Blade Runner as Abdul Ben Hassan
1980
1978
Sextette
Sextette as Israeli Delegate
1966
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round as General Mailenkoff
1964
1963
Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie as Ballet Manager
1961
The Honeymoon Machine
The Honeymoon Machine as Russian consul
On the Double
On the Double as General Zlinkov
1960
The Story of Ruth
The Story of Ruth as Official (uncredited)
1959
1954
Charge of the Lancers
Charge of the Lancers as Gen. Inderman
1953
Fort Ti
Fort Ti as François Leroy
The Robe
The Robe as Cleander (uncredited)
The I Don't Care Girl
The I Don't Care Girl as Orchestra Leader
1952
5 Fingers
5 Fingers as Siebert
Assignment: Paris
Assignment: Paris as Minister of Justice Vajos
The Bad and the Beautiful
The Bad and the Beautiful as Joe (Party Guest) (uncredited)
Red Planet Mars
Red Planet Mars as Russian Commissar
1951
Smuggler's Island
Smuggler's Island as Port Authority Captain
The Light Touch
The Light Touch as Hamadi Mahmoud
Queen for a Day
Queen for a Day as Mr. Nalawak