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John Philliber(1873-1944)

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John Philliber was born on 6 July 1873 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Double Indemnity (1944), It Happened Tomorrow (1944) and A Lady Takes a Chance (1943). He was married to Fredalena Kline. He died on 6 November 1944 in Elkhart, Indiana, USA.
BornJuly 6, 1873
DiedNovember 6, 1944(71)
BornJuly 6, 1873
DiedNovember 6, 1944(71)
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Edward G. Robinson, Barbara Stanwyck, and Fred MacMurray in Double Indemnity (1944)
Double Indemnity
8.3
  • Joe Pete
  • 1944
Linda Darnell and Dick Powell in It Happened Tomorrow (1944)
It Happened Tomorrow
7.0
  • Pop Benson
  • 1944
John Wayne and Jean Arthur in A Lady Takes a Chance (1943)
A Lady Takes a Chance
6.3
  • Storekeeper
  • 1943
Linda Darnell and George Sanders in Summer Storm (1944)
Summer Storm
6.6
  • Polycarp - Petroff's Butler
  • 1944

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Actor

  • Donna Reed, James Craig, Marjorie Main, and Harry Morgan in Gentle Annie (1944)
    Gentle Annie
    6.3
    • Barrow
    • 1944
  • Three Is a Family (1944)
    Three Is a Family
    4.8
    • Dr. Bartell
    • 1944
  • Linda Darnell and George Sanders in Summer Storm (1944)
    Summer Storm
    6.6
    • Polycarp - Petroff's Butler
    • 1944
  • Anthony Quinn, Trudy Marshall, Doris Merrick, Robin Raymond, and Sheila Ryan in Ladies of Washington (1944)
    Ladies of Washington
    6.3
    • Mother Henry
    • 1944
  • Edward G. Robinson, Barbara Stanwyck, and Fred MacMurray in Double Indemnity (1944)
    Double Indemnity
    8.3
    • Joe Pete
    • 1944
  • Linda Darnell and Dick Powell in It Happened Tomorrow (1944)
    It Happened Tomorrow
    7.0
    • Pop Benson
    • 1944
  • Ellen Drew, Jean Gabin, Allyn Joslyn, Peter van Eyck, and Richard Whorf in Strange Confession (1944)
    Strange Confession
    6.4
    • Mortemart
    • 1944
  • John Wayne and Jean Arthur in A Lady Takes a Chance (1943)
    A Lady Takes a Chance
    6.3
    • Storekeeper
    • 1943

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Personal details

  • Born
    • July 6, 1873
    • Elkhart, Indiana, USA
  • Died
    • November 6, 1944
    • Elkhart, Indiana, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Fredalena KlineJanuary 27, 1909 - ? (divorced)
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:
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    Slightly-built and balding, Philliber was primarily a stage actor. His greatest success was as Mr. Sycamore in "Winterset" on Broadway (1942). He came to films only near the end of his life, giving several poignant performances as frail elderly gentlemen.

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