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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).
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Phil Silvers was a comedic actor of Russian-Jewish descent, nicknamed as "The King of Chutzpah." He was best known for his sitcom "The Phil Silvers Show" and his roles in "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".
- May 11, 1911
- November 1, 1985
May 9, 2024 · Phil Silvers (born May 11, 1911, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died November 1, 1985, Los Angeles, California) was an American actor and comedian who was best known for the TV series The Phil Silvers Show (1955–59).
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Nov 2, 1985 · Phil Silvers, the comedian who portrayed Master Sgt. Ernie Bilko in the 1950's television series ''The Phil Silvers Show,'' died in his sleep yesterday afternoon at his home in Los Angeles, a...
A TV series about Sergeant Bilko, a con man who runs the motor pool at a Kansas army base. Starring Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford and others, the show won 8 Primetime Emmys and ran for 5 years.
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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.