Actor Nehemiah Persoff

Nehemiah Persoff
Photo of actor Nehemiah Persoff

Nehemiah Persoff is an actor whose name is forever inscribed in the history of cinema. Born on 2nd August 1919 in Jerusalem, Palestine Mandate, he made an incredible career, starring in dozens of films and winning the love of millions of viewers.

His most famous works are «An American Tail: Fievel Goes West», «An American Tail», «An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island» and «An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster». His roles are often noted by critics, and some of them have become true classics of cinema.

Place of birth
Jerusalem, Palestine Mandate Jerusalem, Palestine Mandate
Date of birth
2nd August 1919
Date of death
5th April 2022
Movies that starred Nehemiah Persoff (4 in total)
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster poster

An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster [1999]

Papa Mousekewitz (voice)
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island poster

An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island [1998]

Papa Mousekewitz (voice)
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West poster

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West [1991]

Papa Mousekewitz (voice)
An American Tail poster

An American Tail [1986]

Papa Mousekewitz (voice)