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Phil Silvers
Acting

Phil Silvers

Born 1911-05-11
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Department: Acting

Biography

Phil Silvers (May 11, 1911 – November 1, 1985) was an American entertainer and comedy actor. He is best known for starring in The Phil Silvers Show.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Phil Silvers

The Love Boat
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The Love Boat

1977
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The Mike Douglas Show
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

1963
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Happy Days
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Happy Days

1974
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Charlie's Angels
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Charlie's Angels

1976
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What's My Line?
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What's My Line?

1950
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The Beverly Hillbillies
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The Beverly Hillbillies

1962
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Tony Awards
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Tony Awards

1956
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Fantasy Island
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Fantasy Island

1978
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Gilligan's Island
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Gilligan's Island

1964
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (100 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon FilmsElectric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon FilmsUncle Benjamin (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2014
Summer Stock: Get Happy!Summer Stock: Get Happy!Herb Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2006
ParkinsonParkinsonSelf - Guest / Performer (archive footage)TV Series2004
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a DancerGene Kelly: Anatomy of a DancerSelf (archive footage)Movie2002
On Location: The Carry OnsOn Location: The Carry OnsSergeant Ernie Nocker (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2001
What's a Carry On?What's a Carry On?Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie1998
The Silver Screen: Color Me LavenderThe Silver Screen: Color Me LavenderSelf (archive footage)Movie1997
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie1991
That's Dancing!That's Dancing!From 'Cover Girl' (archive footage)Movie1985
Showbiz Goes to WarShowbiz Goes to War(archive footage)Movie1982
Take Me Up to the Ball GameTake Me Up to the Ball GameIrwin (voice)Movie1980
There Goes The BrideThere Goes The BridePsychiatristMovie1980
The Happy Hooker Goes HollywoodThe Happy Hooker Goes HollywoodWilliam B. WarkoffMovie1980
RacquetRacquetArthur SargentMovie1979
Goldie and the BoxerGoldie and the BoxerWallyMovie1979
The Cheap DetectiveThe Cheap DetectiveHoppyMovie1978
Fantasy IslandFantasy IslandCharlie ParksTV Series1978
Hey AbbottHey AbbottSelfMovie1978
That's Carry On!That's Carry On!Sergeant Ernie Nocker (archive footage)Movie1977
The Night They Took Miss BeautifulThe Night They Took Miss BeautifulMarv BarkerMovie1977
The Chicken ChroniclesThe Chicken ChroniclesMax OberMovie1977
The Love BoatThe Love BoatMerrill Stubing Sr.TV Series1977
CHiPsCHiPsHerman HintonTV Series1977
The New Love BoatThe New Love BoatMorris BeckmanMovie1977
Charlie's AngelsCharlie's AngelsMax BrownTV Series1976
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved HollywoodMurray FrombergMovie1976
JoysJoysSelfMovie1976
S.W.A.T.S.W.A.T.Self / AppearanceTV Series1975
The Strongest Man in the WorldThe Strongest Man in the WorldKrinkleMovie1975
Kolchak: The Night StalkerKolchak: The Night StalkerSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
Kolchak: The Night StalkerKolchak: The Night StalkerHarry StarmanTV Series1974
Happy DaysHappy DaysSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
The Flip Wilson ShowThe Flip Wilson ShowSelfTV Series1970
The BoatniksThe BoatniksHarry SimmonsMovie1970
The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourThe Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSelfTV Series1969
Buona Sera, Mrs. CampbellBuona Sera, Mrs. CampbellPhil NewmanMovie1968
That's LifeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1968
The Dick Cavett ShowThe Dick Cavett ShowSelf - GuestTV Series1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelfTV Series1968
The Carol Burnett ShowThe Carol Burnett ShowSelf - Guest / Various CharactersTV Series1967
The Danny Thomas HourThe Danny Thomas HourSelfTV Series1967
Follow That CamelFollow That CamelSergeant Ernie NockerMovie1967
A Guide for the Married ManA Guide for the Married ManTechnical AdviserMovie1967
Damn YankeesDamn YankeesMr. ApplegateMovie1967
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumMarcus LycusMovie1966
Salute to Stan LaurelSelfMovie1965
Gilligan's IslandGilligan's IslandSelf / AppearanceTV Series1964
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldIt's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldOtto MeyerMovie1963
The New Phil Silvers ShowThe New Phil Silvers ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1963
The Danny Kaye ShowThe Danny Kaye ShowSelfTV Series1963
General Foods Opening NightGeneral Foods Opening NightSelf / AppearanceMovie1963
The Jerry Lewis ShowThe Jerry Lewis ShowSelfTV Series1963
Judy Garland, Robert Goulet & Phil Silvers SpecialJudy Garland, Robert Goulet & Phil Silvers SpecialSelf / AppearanceMovie1963
40 Pounds of Trouble40 Pounds of TroubleBernie FriedmanMovie1962
The Lucy ShowThe Lucy ShowOliver KastenTV Series1962
The Beverly HillbilliesThe Beverly HillbilliesShifty Shafer aka Honest JohnTV Series1962
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
The Slowest Gun in the WestThe Slowest Gun in the WestFletcher Bissell III, The Silver Dollar KidMovie1960
Keep in StepKeep in StepSelf/Sgt Ernest G. 'Ernie' BilkoMovie1959
The Girl Can't Help ItThe Girl Can't Help ItMilkmanMovie1956
The Steve Allen ShowThe Steve Allen ShowSelfTV Series1956
Tony AwardsTony AwardsSelf - Host / NomineeTV Series1956
Tony AwardsTony AwardsSelf - NomineeTV Series1956
Tony AwardsTony AwardsSelfTV Series1956
The Phil Silvers ShowThe Phil Silvers ShowErnest BilkoTV Series1955
Lucky MeLucky MeHap SchneiderMovie1954
Top BananaTop BananaJerry BiffleMovie1954
The Jack Benny ProgramThe Jack Benny ProgramPhil SilversTV Series1950
The Colgate Comedy HourThe Colgate Comedy HourSelfTV Series1950
Summer StockSummer StockHerb BlakeMovie1950
The Bob Hope ShowThe Bob Hope ShowSelfTV Series1950
What's My Line?What's My Line?SelfTV Series1950
The Emmy AwardsThe Emmy AwardsSelfTV Series1949
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan ShowSelfTV Series1948
If I'm LuckyIf I'm LuckyWallingham M. 'Wally' JonesMovie1946
A Thousand and One NightsA Thousand and One NightsAbdullahMovie1945
Don Juan QuilliganDon Juan Quilligan'Mac' MacDennyMovie1945
Diamond HorseshoeDiamond HorseshoeBlinkie MillerMovie1945
Something for the BoysSomething for the BoysHarry HartMovie1944
Take It or Leave ItTake It or Leave ItPhil SilversMovie1944
Cover GirlCover GirlGeniusMovie1944
Four Jills in a JeepFour Jills in a JeepEddieMovie1944
A Lady Takes a ChanceA Lady Takes a ChanceSmiley LambertMovie1943
Coney IslandConey IslandFrankieMovie1943
Just Off BroadwayJust Off BroadwayRoy HigginsMovie1942
Tales of ManhattanTales of ManhattanSalesman at Santelli's #1 (uncredited)Movie1942
Footlight SerenadeFootlight SerenadeSlapMovie1942
My Gal SalMy Gal SalWileyMovie1942
Roxie HartRoxie HartBabeMovie1942
All Through the NightAll Through the NightWaiterMovie1942
You're in the Army NowYou're in the Army NowBrewster "Breezy" JonesMovie1941
Lady Be GoodLady Be GoodMaster of CeremoniesMovie1941
Ice-CapadesIce-CapadesLarry HermanMovie1941
Tom, Dick and HarryTom, Dick and HarryIce Cream ManMovie1941
The PenaltyThe PenaltyHoboMovie1941
The Wild Man of BorneoThe Wild Man of BorneoMurdock, Side Show BarkerMovie1941
Hit Parade of 1941Hit Parade of 1941Charlie MooreMovie1940
The Candid KidThe Candid KidSelf / AppearanceMovie1938
Ups and DownsCharlieMovie1937
SuccessSuccessAntic FellowMovie1931