Obituary of Nehemiah Persoff

Nehemiah Persoff

Nehemiah Persoff (born August 2nd, 1919 in Jerusalem, Palestine) was a retired TV Actor who was best known for his role in the film "Little Bonaparte". Nehemiah died on April 5th, 2022. Details of his death indicate that his heart gave out. He was very old, at the age of 102.

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Nehemiah Persoff Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Persoff, Nehemiah
Common Name: Nehemiah Persoff
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Jerusalem, Palestine
Birth Date: August 02, 1919
Age: 102 (at death)
Also Known As: Larry
Occupation: TV Actor
Active Years: 1948-2003

Religion: Jewish
Nationality: Palestinian
Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

Nehemiah's Family Tree

Father: Shmuel Persoff (1885-1961)
Mother: Puah (née Holman, 1887-1963)
Spouse/Partner:

Thia Persoff (married 1951-2021, her death)

Son(s):

Jeffrey Jhonatan Persoff (born May 18, 1955)
Dan Deckel Persoff (born October 23, 1956)
Perry Erez Persoff (born May 4, 1960)

Daughter(s):

Dahlia Persoff (born October 30, 1962)

Death Notice:

Date: April 05 2022 at age 102
Place: San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart failure

Category Tags:

TV Actor Palestinian Born on August 2nd Born in 1919 Died in 2022 Died at age 102 Died from Heart failure

Nehemiah's Notable Roles:

Some Like It Hot (1959)
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

Quotable Quotes:

"Before my mother died she taught me to be inquisitive. I said to her, if you put your right foot in, why would you want to take it out?"

"Win If You Can, Lose If You Must, But NEVER QUIT!"

"Nehemiah Persoff lived an extraordinary life, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional talent and passion for his craft that will forever be remembered and cherished. (V)"

Is Mr. Nehemiah Persoff still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.