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Harvey Lembeck
Acting

Harvey Lembeck

Born 1923-04-15
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Harvey Lembeck (April 15, 1923 – January 5, 1982) was an American comedic actor best remembered for his role as Cpl. Rocco Barbella on The Phil Silvers Show (a.k.a. Sgt. Bilko) in the late 1950s, and as the stumbling, overconfident outlaw biker Eric Von Zipper in the beach party movie series during the 1960s. He also turned in noteworthy performances in both the stage and screen versions of Stalag 17. He was the father of actor/director Michael Lembeck and actress Helaine Lembeck. Description above from the Wikipedia article  Harvey Lembeck, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Harvey Lembeck

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
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The Love Boat
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The Love Boat

1977
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Batman
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Batman

1966
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Stalag 17
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Stalag 17

1953
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The Donna Reed Show
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The Donna Reed Show

1958
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All in the Family
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All in the Family

1971
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Love, American Style
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Love, American Style

1969
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The Name of the Game
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The Name of the Game

1968
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CHiPs
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CHiPs

1977
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Route 66
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Route 66

1960
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (67 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Lily: Sold OutLily: Sold OutMickey GoldMovie1981
The Gong Show MovieThe Gong Show MovieMan in Steam RoomMovie1980
240-Robert240-RobertSelf / AppearanceTV Series1979
Flying HighFlying HighSelf / AppearanceTV Series1978
Vega$Vega$Self / AppearanceTV Series1978
The Love BoatThe Love BoatTom LauckTV Series1977
CHiPsCHiPsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1977
Raid on EntebbeRaid on EntebbeMr. HarveyMovie1976
Big EddieSelf / AppearanceTV Series1975
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!GangsterMovie1975
Chico and the ManChico and the ManSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
There Is No 13Self / AppearanceMovie1974
Horowitz in DublinHorowitz in DublinDan HorowitzMovie1973
HawkinsHawkinsBartenderTV Series1973
Something EvilSomething EvilAssociate ProducerMovie1972
All in the FamilyAll in the FamilyWallyTV Series1971
All in the FamilyAll in the FamilySamTV Series1971
The Partridge FamilyThe Partridge FamilyMarinoTV Series1970
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleHarry MillmanTV Series1969
Hello Down ThereHello Down ThereSonarmanMovie1969
The Name of the GameThe Name of the GameJack StephensTV Series1968
The Spirit Is WillingThe Spirit Is WillingCapt. PedersonMovie1967
The MonkeesThe MonkeesFuselliTV Series1966
Fireball 500Fireball 500Charlie BiggMovie1966
The Ghost in the Invisible BikiniThe Ghost in the Invisible BikiniEric Von ZipperMovie1966
BatmanBatmanEagle-EyeTV Series1966
The Wild Weird World of Dr. GoldfootThe Wild Weird World of Dr. GoldfootHugoMovie1965
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini MachineDr. Goldfoot and the Bikini MachineMotorcycle Thug in DungeonMovie1965
Please Don't Eat the DaisiesPlease Don't Eat the DaisiesBenTV Series1965
Sergeant DeadheadSergeant DeadheadAirman McEvoyMovie1965
How to Stuff a Wild BikiniHow to Stuff a Wild BikiniEric Von ZipperMovie1965
Beach Blanket BingoBeach Blanket BingoEric Von ZipperMovie1965
Pajama PartyPajama PartyEric Von ZipperMovie1964
Many Happy ReturnsMany Happy ReturnsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1964
Bikini BeachBikini BeachEric Von ZipperMovie1964
The Unsinkable Molly BrownThe Unsinkable Molly BrownPolakMovie1964
Love with the Proper StrangerLove with the Proper StrangerJulio RossiniMovie1963
Mr. NovakMr. NovakVic RizzoTV Series1963
Beach PartyBeach PartyEric Von ZipperMovie1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfTV Series1962
Ensign O'TooleEnsign O'TooleSeaman Gabby Di JulioTV Series1962
A View from the BridgeA View from the BridgeMikeMovie1962
Sail a Crooked ShipSail a Crooked ShipNickelsMovie1961
The HathawaysThe HathawaysJerry RoperTV Series1961
Ben CaseyBen CaseySelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
The Last Time I Saw ArchieThe Last Time I Saw ArchieDuty Sgt. Malcolm GreenbriarMovie1961
The Million Dollar IncidentBullets DurgomMovie1961
Route 66Route 66ZipTV Series1960
Keep in StepKeep in StepCpl. Rocco BarbellaMovie1959
Kiss Me, KateKiss Me, KateGunmanMovie1958
The Donna Reed ShowThe Donna Reed ShowAlTV Series1958
Between Heaven and HellBetween Heaven and Hell.Pvt. Bernard 'Bernie' Meleski - Co. GMovie1956
The Phil Silvers ShowThe Phil Silvers ShowRocco BarbellaTV Series1955
Hollywood PreviewSelfTV Series1955
The CommandThe CommandPvt. GottschalkMovie1954
The Danny Thomas ShowThe Danny Thomas ShowChips CollinsTV Series1953
Mission Over KoreaMission Over KoreaSgt. Maxie SteinerMovie1953
Stalag 17Stalag 17Harry ShapiroMovie1953
Girls in the NightGirls in the NightChuck HaynesMovie1953
Back at the FrontBack at the FrontJoeMovie1952
Just Across the StreetJust Across the StreetAlMovie1952
Finders KeepersFinders Keeperso.A.Movie1952
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameGunmanTV Series1951
Fourteen HoursFourteen HoursCab Driver (uncredited)Movie1951
You're in the Navy NowYou're in the Navy NowNorelliMovie1951
The FrogmenThe FrogmenMarvin W. 'Canarsie' MikowskyMovie1951
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan ShowSelfTV Series1948