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Philip Ober

Bio: Philip Nott Ober (March 23, 1902 – September 13, 1982) was an American screen and stage actor. He later retired from acting to work as a diplomat
Born: Sun, Mar 23 1902
Birthplace: Fort Payne, Alabama, USA

Death: Mon, Sep 13 1982
Philip Ober is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Assignment to Kill
Assignment to Kill
Philip Ober was 66 in Assignment to Kill as 'Bohlen'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1968
Poster of The Ghost & Mr. Chicken
The Ghost & Mr. Chicken
Philip Ober was 63 in The Ghost & Mr. Chicken as 'Nicholas Simmons'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 1966
Poster of The Brass Bottle
The Brass Bottle
Philip Ober was 62 in The Brass Bottle as 'William J. Beevor'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1964
Poster of The Adventures of Gallegher
The Adventures of Gallegher
Philip Ober was 61 in The Adventures of Gallegher as 'Hade'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1964
Poster of The Ugly American
The Ugly American
Philip Ober was 61 in The Ugly American as 'Ambassador Sears'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1963
Poster of Go Naked in the World
Go Naked in the World
Philip Ober was 58 in Go Naked in the World as 'Josh Kebner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1961
Poster of The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
Philip Ober was 58 in The Facts of Life as 'Doc Mason'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 14 1960
Poster of Let No Man Write My Epitaph
Let No Man Write My Epitaph
Philip Ober was 58 in Let No Man Write My Epitaph as 'Grant Holloway'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1960
Poster of Elmer Gantry
Elmer Gantry
Philip Ober was 58 in Elmer Gantry as 'Reverend Planck'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1960
Poster of Beloved Infidel
Beloved Infidel
Philip Ober was 57 in Beloved Infidel as 'John Wheeler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1959
Poster of North by Northwest
North by Northwest
Philip Ober was 57 in North by Northwest as 'Lester Townsend'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1959
Poster of The Mating Game
The Mating Game
Philip Ober was 57 in The Mating Game as 'Wendell Burnshaw'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1959
Poster of Torpedo Run
Torpedo Run
Philip Ober was 56 in Torpedo Run as 'Adm. Samuel Setton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1958
Poster of Ten North Frederick
Ten North Frederick
Philip Ober was 56 in Ten North Frederick as 'Lloyd Williams'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 22 1958
Poster of The High Cost of Loving
The High Cost of Loving
Philip Ober was 56 in The High Cost of Loving as 'Herb Zorn'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1958
Poster of Escapade in Japan
Escapade in Japan
Philip Ober was 55 in Escapade in Japan as 'Lt. Col. Hargrave'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1957
Poster of Tammy and the Bachelor
Tammy and the Bachelor
Philip Ober was 55 in Tammy and the Bachelor as 'Alfred Bissle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1957
Poster of Broken Lance
Broken Lance
Philip Ober was 52 in Broken Lance as 'Van Cleve'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1954
Poster of About Mrs. Leslie
About Mrs. Leslie
Philip Ober was 52 in About Mrs. Leslie as 'Mort Finley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1954
Poster of From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
Philip Ober was 51 in From Here to Eternity as 'Capt. Dana Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1953
Poster of Scandal at Scourie
Scandal at Scourie
Philip Ober was 51 in Scandal at Scourie as 'B. G. Belney'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1953
Poster of The Girls of Pleasure Island
The Girls of Pleasure Island
Philip Ober was 51 in The Girls of Pleasure Island as 'Col. Reade'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1953
Poster of The Clown
The Clown
Philip Ober was 50 in The Clown as 'Ralph Z. Henderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1953
Poster of Come Back, Little Sheba
Come Back, Little Sheba
Philip Ober was 50 in Come Back, Little Sheba as 'Ed Anderson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1952
Poster of Washington Story
Washington Story
Philip Ober was 50 in Washington Story as 'Gilbert Nunnally'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1952
Poster of The Unknown Man
The Unknown Man
Philip Ober was 49 in The Unknown Man as 'Wayne Kellwin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1951
Poster of The Magnificent Yankee
The Magnificent Yankee
Philip Ober was 48 in The Magnificent Yankee as 'Owen Wister / Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1950
Poster of Never a Dull Moment
Never a Dull Moment
Philip Ober was 48 in Never a Dull Moment as 'Jed'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1950
Poster of The Secret Fury
The Secret Fury
Philip Ober was 47 in The Secret Fury as 'Gregory Kent'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1950
Poster of The Glass Case
The Glass Case
Philip Ober was 37 in The Glass Case as 'Walter Drummond'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1939
Poster of Chloe, Love Is Calling You
Chloe, Love Is Calling You
Philip Ober was 32 in Chloe, Love Is Calling You as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1934

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 The Monkees
The Monkees
Philip Ober was 64+ in The Monkees
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Family Affair
Family Affair
Philip Ober was 64+ in Family Affair
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The Tammy Grimes Show
The Tammy Grimes Show
Philip Ober was 64+ in The Tammy Grimes Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Philip Ober was 63+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'General Stone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Honey West
Honey West
Philip Ober was 63+ in Honey West as 'J. J. Vanderhyden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Profiles in Courage
Profiles in Courage
Philip Ober was 62+ in Profiles in Courage as 'Anderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of The Munsters
The Munsters
Philip Ober was 62+ in The Munsters
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Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of Channing
Channing
Philip Ober was 61+ in Channing as 'Partridge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963
Poster of Grindl
Grindl
Philip Ober was 61+ in Grindl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Poster of The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour
Philip Ober was 60+ in The Eleventh Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Philip Ober was 60+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Colonel Hoey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of Sam Benedict
Sam Benedict
Philip Ober was 60+ in Sam Benedict
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of Ripcord
Ripcord
Philip Ober was 59+ in Ripcord as 'Dr. Ladd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1961
Poster of Cain's Hundred
Cain's Hundred
Philip Ober was 59+ in Cain's Hundred as 'Herman Hausner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1961
Poster of Bringing Up Buddy
Bringing Up Buddy
Philip Ober was 58+ in Bringing Up Buddy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 1960
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Philip Ober was 58+ in Checkmate as 'Marshall Winslow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Philip Ober was 58+ in Thriller as 'Elmer Hooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of Mr. Lucky
Mr. Lucky
Philip Ober was 57+ in Mr. Lucky
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 24 1959
Poster of Startime
Startime
Philip Ober was 57+ in Startime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Philip Ober was 57+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Mr. Henderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson
Philip Ober was 56+ in Bat Masterson as 'General Silas Guild'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Philip Ober was 56+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Philip Ober was 55+ in Perry Mason as 'Ralph Davis, Peter Dawson, Albert Keller, Harvey Farrell, Sumner Hodge / Adrian Hodge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of M Squad
M Squad
Philip Ober was 55+ in M Squad as 'George Brayden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Philip Ober was 55+ in Sugarfoot as 'General Humphrey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Philip Ober was 53+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Philip Ober was 53+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Philip Ober was 53+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Wilton Stark, Malcolm Tawley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Philip Ober was 51+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of City Detective
City Detective
Philip Ober was 51+ in City Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 07 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Philip Ober was 50+ in General Electric Theater as 'Mr. Goodwin, Chief George McManus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Philip Ober was 49+ in I Love Lucy as 'Arnold (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Philip Ober was 48+ in Lux Video Theatre as ', Walter Craig'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950