Lee J. Cobb, an American actor known for his portrayal of dark, tempestuous characters, passed away on February 11th, 1976. He was 64 years old. Throughout his career, which began on the stage and later grew to include films and television, Cobb earned critical acclaim for his roles in 'Death of a Salesman', 'On the Waterfront', and '12 Angry Men', where he starred as the adless jury foreman. His career spanned 50 years and encompassed three Tony nominations, two Academy Award nominations, and one Emmy Award. Cobb was known for his grittiness and deep, method-acting performances. He is remembered as an icon of the American actor's stable. A testament to his legacy is the Lee J. Cobb award, dubbed for him in honor of the actor's contributions to performance art.