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Ben Dova(1905-1986)

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Ben Dova was born on 14 March 1905 in Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France. He was an actor, known for Marathon Man (1976), Dear Mr. Wonderful (1982) and The Way of All Freshmen (1933). He was married to Evelyn Veronica Spah. He died on 30 September 1986 in Manassas, Virginia, USA.
BornMarch 14, 1905
DiedSeptember 30, 1986(81)
BornMarch 14, 1905
DiedSeptember 30, 1986(81)
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Known for

Dustin Hoffman in Marathon Man (1976)
Marathon Man
7.4
  • Szell's Brother
  • 1976
Dear Mr. Wonderful (1982)
Dear Mr. Wonderful
4.5
  • Ben
  • 1982
The Way of All Freshmen
Short
  • Acrobatic Dancer
  • 1933
A Chinatown Fantasy
Short
  • Actor
  • 1930

Credits

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Actor

  • Dear Mr. Wonderful (1982)
    Dear Mr. Wonderful
    4.5
    • Ben
    • 1982
  • Der Preis fürs Überleben (1980)
    Der Preis fürs Überleben
    6.3
    • Old Jim
    • 1980
  • Dustin Hoffman in Marathon Man (1976)
    Marathon Man
    7.4
    • Szell's Brother
    • 1976
  • Naked City (1958)
    Naked City
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Tailor
    • 1962
  • The Way of All Freshmen
    Short
    • Acrobatic Dancer
    • 1933
  • A Chinatown Fantasy
    Short
    • 1930

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Joseph Späh
  • Born
    • March 14, 1905
    • Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France
  • Died
    • September 30, 1986
    • Manassas, Virginia, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Evelyn Veronica Spah1931 - September 30, 1986 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
      Gil Dova
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Portrayals

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was one of the survivors of the Hindenburg tragedy in 1937.

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