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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jacob Kruschen (March 20, 1922 – April 2, 2002) was a Jewish character actor who worked primarily in American film, television and radio. Kruschen was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Dr. Dreyfuss in the 1960 comedy-drama The Apartment. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack Kruschen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jack Kruschen was a Canadian-born character actor with a prolific career across radio, television, and film, most famously earning an Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in the 1960 classic The Apartment.
He is primarily recognized for his supporting roles in classic films such as Billy Wilder's The Apartment, the thriller Cape Fear, and the Western McLintock!.
Beyond his cinematic appearances, he was a constant presence on American television throughout the mid-20th century, including notable roles in series like Gunsmoke and Webster.