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Phil Silvers (born Phillip Silver; May 11, 1911 – November 1, 1985) was an American entertainer and comedic actor, known as "The King of Chutzpah". His career as a professional entertainer spanned nearly 60 years.
Phil Silvers was a comedic actor of Russian-Jewish descent, nicknamed as "The King of Chutzpah." He was best known for his starring role as United States Army Master Sergeant Ernest "Ernie" Bilko in the very popular hit sitcom "The Phil Silvers Show" (1955-1959).
- May 11, 1911
- November 1, 1985
Apr 23, 2024 · April 23, 2024 3:48pm. Terry Carter Courtesy Everett Collection. Terry Carter, who portrayed Pvt. Sugie Sugarman on The Phil Silvers Sho w, the sidekick of Dennis Weaver’s character on McCloud...
Nov 2, 1985 · Nov. 2, 1985 5 PM PT. Phil Silvers, the one-time vaudevillian and burlesque comic who became world famous on television as a congenial Army con man named Sgt. Ernie Bilko, died Friday afternoon...
Phil Silvers. Actor: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. Phil Silvers was a comedic actor of Russian-Jewish descent, nicknamed as "The King of Chutzpah." He was best known for his starring role as United States Army Master Sergeant Ernest "Ernie" Bilko in the very popular hit sitcom "The Phil Silvers Show" (1955-1959).
- Actor, Music Department, Soundtrack
- May 11, 1911
- 3 min
- November 1, 1985
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Sharp dialogue and tightly woven plot lines (involving absurd, but believable, situations), combined with a heavy emphasis on visual comedy, made The Phil Silvers Show one of the most popular and critically-acclaimed sitcoms of the 1950s.
May 11, 2011 · Today is the 100th birthday of the late comedian Phil Silvers. I’ve been celebrating by watching some of his clips on YouTube. The actor, known for his parts in Damn Yankees!, A Funny Thing...
