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Howard da Silva (born Howard Silverblatt, May 4, 1909 – February 16, 1986) was an American actor, director and musical performer on stage, film, television and radio. He was cast in dozens of productions on the New York stage, appeared in more than two dozen television programs, and acted in more than fifty feature films.
Howard Da Silva was a character actor who was blacklisted by Hollywood in the 1950s for his alleged communist ties. He later returned to the stage and film, and played Benjamin Franklin in 1776 (1972).
- May 4, 1909
- February 16, 1986
Feb 18, 1986 · Howard da Silva, the actor, director, producer and author, whose show-business career spanned more than 55 years, died of lymphoma Sunday at his home in Ossining, N.Y. He was 76 years old.
Howard da Silva was an American actor, director and musical performer on stage, film, television and radio. He was cast in dozens of productions on the New York stage, appeared in more than two dozen television programs, and acted in more than fifty feature films.
Feb 18, 1986 · Feb. 18, 1986 12 AM PT. Associated Press. OSSINING, N.Y. — Howard da Silva, an actor, director and producer best known for originating the role of Benjamin Franklin in the Broadway musical...
Aug 9, 2021 · Howard da Silva, the actor, director, producer and author whose show-business career spanned more than 55 years, died of lymphoma Sunday at his home in Ossining, N.Y. He was 76.
Howard Da Silva was an American actor, director and musical performer who appeared in dozens of stage, film and TV productions. He originated the role of Jud Fry in Oklahoma! and was nominated for a Tony Award for Fiorello!
