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Phil Karlson

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Phil Karlson (July 2, 1908, Chicago, Illinois – December 12, 1985, Los Angeles, California) was a film director known for his no-nonsense film noirs. Karlson directed 99 River Street, Kansas City Confidential and Hell's Island all with actor John Payne in the early 1950s

Born: Thu, Jul 02 1908

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois

Death: Thu, Dec 12 1985

Phil Karlson is 77 years old

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Poster of Framed

Phil Karlson was 67 in Framed as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1975

Poster of Walking Tall

Phil Karlson was 64 in Walking Tall as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1973

Poster of Ben

Phil Karlson was 63 in Ben as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1972

Poster of Hornets' Nest

Phil Karlson was 62 in Hornets' Nest as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1970

Poster of The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew

Phil Karlson was 60 in The Wrecking Crew as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1968

Poster of Alexander The Great

Alexander The Great

Phil Karlson was 59 in Alexander The Great as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1968

Poster of A Time for Killing

A Time for Killing

Phil Karlson was 59 in A Time for Killing as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1967

Poster of The Silencers

Phil Karlson was 57 in The Silencers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1966

Poster of Ride the Wild Surf

Ride the Wild Surf

Phil Karlson was 56 in Ride the Wild Surf as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1964

Poster of Rampage

Phil Karlson was 55 in Rampage as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1963

Poster of Kid Galahad

Phil Karlson was 54 in Kid Galahad as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1962

Poster of The Young Doctors

The Young Doctors

Phil Karlson was 53 in The Young Doctors as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 1961

Poster of The Secret Ways

The Secret Ways

Phil Karlson was 52 in The Secret Ways as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1961

Poster of Key Witness

Phil Karlson was 52 in Key Witness as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1960

Poster of Hell to Eternity

Hell to Eternity

Phil Karlson was 52 in Hell to Eternity as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1960

Poster of The Scarface Mob

The Scarface Mob

Phil Karlson was 50 in The Scarface Mob as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1959

Poster of Gunman's Walk

Phil Karlson was 49 in Gunman's Walk as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1958

Poster of The Brothers Rico

The Brothers Rico

Phil Karlson was 49 in The Brothers Rico as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1957

Poster of The Phenix City Story

The Phenix City Story

Phil Karlson was 47 in The Phenix City Story as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 1955

Poster of 5 Against the House

5 Against the House

Phil Karlson was 46 in 5 Against the House as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1955

Poster of Hell's Island

Phil Karlson was 46 in Hell's Island as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1955

Poster of Tight Spot

Phil Karlson was 46 in Tight Spot as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1955

Poster of They Rode West

Phil Karlson was 46 in They Rode West as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1954

Poster of 99 River Street

99 River Street

Phil Karlson was 45 in 99 River Street as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1953

Poster of Kansas City Confidential

Kansas City Confidential

Phil Karlson was 44 in Kansas City Confidential as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1952

Poster of The Brigand

Phil Karlson was 43 in The Brigand as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 1952

Poster of Scandal Sheet

Phil Karlson was 43 in Scandal Sheet as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 1952

Poster of Mask of the Avenger

Mask of the Avenger

Phil Karlson was 42 in Mask of the Avenger as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1951

Poster of The Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers

Phil Karlson was 42 in The Texas Rangers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1951

Poster of Lorna Doone

Phil Karlson was 42 in Lorna Doone as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 31 1951

Poster of The Iroquois Trail

The Iroquois Trail

Phil Karlson was 41 in The Iroquois Trail as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1950

Poster of Down Memory Lane

Down Memory Lane

Phil Karlson was 41 in Down Memory Lane as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1949

Poster of The Big Cat

Phil Karlson was 40 in The Big Cat as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1949

Poster of Ladies of the Chorus

Ladies of the Chorus

Phil Karlson was 40 in Ladies of the Chorus as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1948

Poster of Thunderhoof

Phil Karlson was 40 in Thunderhoof as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 08 1948

Poster of Adventures in Silverado

Adventures in Silverado

Phil Karlson was 39 in Adventures in Silverado as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1948

Poster of Rocky

Phil Karlson was 39 in Rocky as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 1948

Poster of Louisiana

Phil Karlson was 39 in Louisiana as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1947

Poster of Black Gold

Phil Karlson was 39 in Black Gold as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 16 1947

Poster of Kilroy Was Here

Kilroy Was Here

Phil Karlson was 39 in Kilroy Was Here as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1947

Poster of Wife Wanted

Phil Karlson was 38 in Wife Wanted as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1946

Poster of The Missing Lady

The Missing Lady

Phil Karlson was 38 in The Missing Lady as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1946

Poster of Bowery Bombshell

Bowery Bombshell

Phil Karlson was 38 in Bowery Bombshell as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1946

Poster of Dark Alibi

Phil Karlson was 37 in Dark Alibi as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1946

Poster of Behind the Mask

Behind the Mask

Phil Karlson was 37 in Behind the Mask as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1946

Poster of Swing Parade of 1946

Swing Parade of 1946

Phil Karlson was 37 in Swing Parade of 1946 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 19 1946

Poster of Live Wires

Phil Karlson was 37 in Live Wires as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 1946

Poster of The Shanghai Cobra

The Shanghai Cobra

Phil Karlson was 37 in The Shanghai Cobra as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1945

Poster of G.I. Honeymoon

Phil Karlson was 36 in G.I. Honeymoon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1945

Poster of There Goes Kelly

There Goes Kelly

Phil Karlson was 36 in There Goes Kelly as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1945

Poster of A Wave, a WAC and a Marine

A Wave, a WAC and a Marine

Phil Karlson was 36 in A Wave, a WAC and a Marine as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1944

Poster of It Started with Eve

It Started with Eve

Phil Karlson was 33 in It Started with Eve as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1941

Poster of The Flame of New Orleans

The Flame of New Orleans

Phil Karlson was 33 in The Flame of New Orleans as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1941

Poster of In the Navy

Phil Karlson was 32 in In the Navy as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1941

Poster of Seven Sinners

Phil Karlson was 32 in Seven Sinners as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1940

Poster of The Invisible Man Returns

The Invisible Man Returns

Phil Karlson was 31 in The Invisible Man Returns as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1940

Poster of Manhattan Moon

Phil Karlson was 26 in Manhattan Moon as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1935

Poster of Werewolf of London

Werewolf of London

Phil Karlson was 26 in Werewolf of London as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 13 1935

Poster of Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Phil Karlson was 26 in Great Expectations as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 22 1934

Poster of Romance in the Rain

Romance in the Rain

Phil Karlson was 26 in Romance in the Rain as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 13 1934

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of The Untouchables

The Untouchables

Phil Karlson was 51+ in The Untouchables as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959

Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

Phil Karlson was 50+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958

Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

Phil Karlson was 48+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956