Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb, born Leo Jacob in New York City, carved a formidable acting career marked by memorable performances in film, theater, and television. His portrayal of Terry Malloy in "On the Waterfront" and his pivotal role in "12 Angry Men" underscored his dramatic prowess, though he was equally compelling as the abrasive Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman." Cobb's career was marred by the Hollywood blacklist, stemming from his 1953 testimony to HUAC where he named 20 former Communists, a move seen as a tacit apology in "On the Waterfront." His enduring presence on Broadway, notably in "King Lear," and his final film role in "The Exorcist," cemented his legacy as a versatile and uncompromising performer.