Portrait of Philip Bruns

Philip Bruns

Bio: Philip Bruns (May 2, 1931 – February 8, 2012) was an American television and movie actor and writer. He portrayed George Shumway, the father of Mary Hartman on the 1970s comedic series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Morty Seinfeld, the father of Jerry Seinfeld, in the 1990 second episode of Seinfeld
Born: Sat, May 02 1931
Birthplace: Pipestone, Minnesota, USA

Death: Wed, Feb 08 2012
Philip Bruns is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Inferno
Inferno
Philip Bruns was 68 in Inferno as 'Old Man Buyer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1999
Poster of Johnny Skidmarks
Johnny Skidmarks
Philip Bruns was 66 in Johnny Skidmarks as 'Old Coot'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1998
Poster of The Trigger Effect
The Trigger Effect
Philip Bruns was 65 in The Trigger Effect as 'Mr. Schaefer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1996
Poster of Digital Man
Digital Man
Philip Bruns was 64 in Digital Man as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1995
Poster of Pentathlon
Pentathlon
Philip Bruns was 63 in Pentathlon as 'Vic'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1994
Poster of Love Bites
Love Bites
Philip Bruns was 62 in Love Bites as 'Vinnie Helsting'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1993
Poster of The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them
The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them
Philip Bruns was 61 in The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them as 'Irv Crown'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1992
Poster of Dead Men Don't Die
Dead Men Don't Die
Philip Bruns was 59 in Dead Men Don't Die as 'Nolan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 1990
Poster of Return of the Living Dead Part II
Return of the Living Dead Part II
Philip Bruns was 56 in Return of the Living Dead Part II as 'Doc Mandel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of The Christmas Star
The Christmas Star
Philip Bruns was 55 in The Christmas Star as 'Lucky'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1986
Poster of Betrayed by Innocence
Betrayed by Innocence
Philip Bruns was 54 in Betrayed by Innocence as 'Judge Mendola'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1986
Poster of Airwolf: The Movie
Airwolf: The Movie
Philip Bruns was 53 in Airwolf: The Movie as 'Mitch, the Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 1984
Poster of Flashdance
Flashdance
Philip Bruns was 51 in Flashdance as 'Frank Szabo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1983
Poster of My Favorite Year
My Favorite Year
Philip Bruns was 51 in My Favorite Year as 'Fed. Marshal Holt / Featured Player'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of The Stunt Man
The Stunt Man
Philip Bruns was 49 in The Stunt Man as 'Ace'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1980
Poster of The Gold Bug
The Gold Bug
Philip Bruns was 48 in The Gold Bug as 'Tattoo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1980
Poster of Aunt Mary
Aunt Mary
Philip Bruns was 48 in Aunt Mary as 'Det. LaMonica'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1979
Poster of Corvette Summer
Corvette Summer
Philip Bruns was 47 in Corvette Summer as 'Gil'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1978
Poster of The Chopped Liver Brothers
The Chopped Liver Brothers
Philip Bruns was 46 in The Chopped Liver Brothers as 'Mr. Ruth'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1977
Poster of Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon
Philip Bruns was 45 in Nickelodeon as 'Duncan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1976
Poster of The Kansas City Massacre
The Kansas City Massacre
Philip Bruns was 44 in The Kansas City Massacre as 'Capt. Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1975
Poster of Flash and the Firecat
Flash and the Firecat
Philip Bruns was 44 in Flash and the Firecat as 'Mr. Walley'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1975
Poster of Last Hours Before Morning
Last Hours Before Morning
Philip Bruns was 43 in Last Hours Before Morning as 'Max'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1975
Poster of Rock-a-Die Baby
Rock-a-Die Baby
Philip Bruns was 43 in Rock-a-Die Baby as 'Lt. John Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1975
Poster of The Great Waldo Pepper
The Great Waldo Pepper
Philip Bruns was 43 in The Great Waldo Pepper as 'Dilhoefer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1975
Poster of Target Risk
Target Risk
Philip Bruns was 43 in Target Risk as 'Marty'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 06 1975
Poster of Harry and Tonto
Harry and Tonto
Philip Bruns was 43 in Harry and Tonto as 'Burt Coombes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1974
Poster of Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita
Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita
Philip Bruns was 43 in Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1974
Poster of The Family Kovack
The Family Kovack
Philip Bruns was 42 in The Family Kovack as 'Jo-Jo Linsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1974
Poster of Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside
Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside
Philip Bruns was 41 in Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside as 'Brack'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1973
Poster of Night of the Dark Full Moon
Night of the Dark Full Moon
Philip Bruns was 41 in Night of the Dark Full Moon as 'Wilfred Butler (1929)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
Philip Bruns was 40 in The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight as 'Gallagher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1971
Poster of Taking Off
Taking Off
Philip Bruns was 39 in Taking Off as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1971
Poster of The Out-of-Towners
The Out-of-Towners
Philip Bruns was 39 in The Out-of-Towners as 'Officer Meyers'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1970
Poster of Jenny
Jenny
Philip Bruns was 38 in Jenny as 'Fred Callahan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of Midnight Cowboy
Midnight Cowboy
Philip Bruns was 38 in Midnight Cowboy as 'Man in TV Montage (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1969
Poster of Let Me Hear You Whisper
Let Me Hear You Whisper
Philip Bruns was 38 in Let Me Hear You Whisper as 'Dan'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1969
Poster of The Swimmer
The Swimmer
Philip Bruns was 37 in The Swimmer as 'Biswangers' Pool Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1968
Poster of A Thousand Clowns
A Thousand Clowns
Philip Bruns was 34 in A Thousand Clowns as 'The Man in the Restaurant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
Philip Bruns was 65+ in Just Shoot Me! as 'Professor Gladstone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Baywatch Nights
Baywatch Nights
Philip Bruns was 64+ in Baywatch Nights as 'Nicky Pine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 30 1995
Poster of Max Monroe: Loose Cannon
Max Monroe: Loose Cannon
Philip Bruns was 58+ in Max Monroe: Loose Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 05 1990
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Philip Bruns was 58+ in Seinfeld as 'Morty Seinfeld'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of A Year in the Life
A Year in the Life
Philip Bruns was 56+ in A Year in the Life as 'Bob McCrone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of All is Forgiven
All is Forgiven
Philip Bruns was 54+ in All is Forgiven as 'George Aldrich'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Philip Bruns was 54+ in Amazing Stories as 'Mr. Beasley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Philip Bruns was 54+ in The Twilight Zone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Airwolf
Airwolf
Philip Bruns was 52+ in Airwolf as 'Mitch - Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 1984
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Philip Bruns was 52+ in Night Court as 'Mr. Hubble'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Philip Bruns was 51+ in St. Elsewhere
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Philip Bruns was 50+ in Cagney & Lacey as 'Daglee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Philip Bruns was 50+ in Simon & Simon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Philip Bruns was 49+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Archie Bunker's Place
Archie Bunker's Place
Philip Bruns was 48+ in Archie Bunker's Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Philip Bruns was 48+ in Trapper John, M.D.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Philip Bruns was 44+ in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman as 'George Shumway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 1976
Poster of Isis
Isis
Philip Bruns was 44+ in Isis as 'Jack Evans'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1975
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Philip Bruns was 43+ in Barney Miller as 'Harry Cranston, Gordon Kaiser, Frank Mallory, Elvin Swift'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of Sons and Daughters
Sons and Daughters
Philip Bruns was 43+ in Sons and Daughters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Philip Bruns was 42+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'Dr. Randolph'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Philip Bruns was 42+ in Kojak as 'Mr. Seymour, George Lampert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Philip Bruns was 41+ in The Streets of San Francisco as 'Pete'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
Philip Bruns was 41+ in M*A*S*H
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Philip Bruns was 41+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Philip Bruns was 40+ in Sanford and Son as 'Calvin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Philip Bruns was 40+ in Columbo as 'Gene Stafford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Philip Bruns was 37+ in Here's Lucy as 'Tompkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of The Outcasts
The Outcasts
Philip Bruns was 37+ in The Outcasts
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Philip Bruns was 36+ in Judd for the Defense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of The Rat Patrol
The Rat Patrol
Philip Bruns was 35+ in The Rat Patrol as 'General Koenig, 'the Butcher''.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Philip Bruns was 34+ in The Wild Wild West
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Philip Bruns was 31+ in Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine as 'Sketch Actor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1962
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Philip Bruns was 30+ in The Defenders as 'District Attorney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Philip Bruns was 29+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Philip Bruns was 20+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Det. LaMonica'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951