John Bleifer

John Bleifer

Deceased · Born: Jul 26, 1901 · Died: Jan 24, 1992

Personal Details

BornJul 26, 1901 Zawiercie, Poland, Russian Empire [now Zawiercie, Slaskie, Poland]

Biography

John Bleifer, a renowned actor, was born on July 26, 1901, in the charming town of Zawiercie, Poland, which was then part of the Russian Empire, but is now located in the Slaskie province of Poland.

Throughout his illustrious career, Bleifer gained recognition for his captivating performances in a variety of films, including the 1935 classic "Les Misérables", the 1939 thriller "Pacific Liner", and the 1952 drama "Red Snow".

In his personal life, Bleifer was married to the lovely Grace Klestick, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Sadly, John Bleifer's life came to a close on January 24, 1992, in Los Angeles County, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and a memory that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Career

1986
Inside Out
Inside Out as Hyman
1979
The Frisco Kid
The Frisco Kid as First Rabbi
1978
F.I.S.T.
F.I.S.T. as Mishka
1973
Heavy Traffic
Heavy Traffic as (voice)
1966
Torn Curtain
Torn Curtain as Danish Waiter at Hotel D'Angleterre (uncredited)
1963
The Hook
The Hook as Steward
1962
If a Man Answers
If a Man Answers as Tobacconist
1959
The Blue Angel
The Blue Angel as Blue Angel Proprietor (uncredited)
1957
Footsteps in the Night
Footsteps in the Night as Diggins (Uncredited)
Chain of Evidence
Chain of Evidence as Jake Habermann
The 27th Day
The 27th Day as Spokesman
1956
Fighting Trouble
Fighting Trouble as Bates (uncredited)
World Without End
World Without End as Jule (uncredited)
1955
Spy Chasers
Spy Chasers as The Fake Courier
Kismet
Kismet as Beggar (uncredited)
1953
1952
Red Snow
Red Snow as Commissar Volgan
1951
Sirocco
Sirocco as Hungarian (uncredited)
1950
State Penitentiary
State Penitentiary as Jailbreak Jimmy
The Killer That Stalked New York
The Killer That Stalked New York as Walda's Uncle (uncredited)
1949
Come to the Stable
Come to the Stable as Rosey (uncredited)
1948
French Leave
French Leave as Pop LaFarge
Smugglers' Cove
Smugglers' Cove as Dr. Franz Lieber
Call Northside 777
Call Northside 777 as Jan Gruska (uncredited)
16 Fathoms Deep
16 Fathoms Deep as Capt. Briakos
1947
Fall Guy
Fall Guy as Clerk
1946
Without Reservations
Without Reservations as Coal Heaver (uncredited)
1944
Waterfront
Waterfront as Zimmerman
The Mask of Dimitrios
The Mask of Dimitrios as Coach Driver (uncredited)
The Moon Is Down
The Moon Is Down as Miner (uncredited)
Mr. Lucky
Mr. Lucky as Siga (uncredited)
For Whom the Bell Tolls
For Whom the Bell Tolls as Peasant Who Flails González
1942
Eagle Squadron
Eagle Squadron as German Sergeant
1941
The Monster and the Girl
The Monster and the Girl as Janitor / Wedding Witness (uncredited)
Comrade X
Comrade X as Russian Marriage License Clerk / Russian Tank Co-Pilot
1939
Balalaika
Balalaika as (uncredited)
1937
Slave Ship
Slave Ship as Crew Member
Thank You, Mr. Moto
Thank You, Mr. Moto as Ivan (uncredited)
Seventh Heaven
Seventh Heaven as Lamplighter (uncredited)
1936
Charlie Chan at the Opera
Charlie Chan at the Opera as Murdered Orderly (uncredited)
Sutter's Gold
Sutter's Gold as Guerino
Sing, Baby, Sing
Sing, Baby, Sing as Fred, the Waiter
36 Hours to Kill
36 Hours to Kill as Gangster Jerry
The Road to Glory
The Road to Glory as Runner (uncredited)
1935
The Black Room
The Black Room as Franz - Captured Assassin-Villager (uncredited)
Les Misérables
Les Misérables as Chenildieu
1934
Night Alarm
Night Alarm as Dr. Alexander Dexter
Manhattan Melodrama
Manhattan Melodrama as Chauffeur (uncredited)
1933
Captured!
Captured! as Strogin
The Bowery
The Bowery as Mumbo the Mute (uncredited)