Philip Ober

Philip Ober

  • Birthday: 3/23/1902
  • Deathday: 9/13/1982
  • Place of birth: Fort Payne, Alabama, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Phil Ober, Philip Nott Ober

Biography

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. Ober is best remembered for his roles in the films From Here to Eternity (1953) and North by Northwest (1959). His other notable credits include The Magnificent Yankee (1950), Broken Lance (1954), Torpedo Run (1958) and The Ugly American (1963).

Filmography

North by Northwest
Release date: 7/8/1959

North by Northwest

Role(s): Lester Townsend

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Elmer Gantry
Release date: 7/7/1960

Elmer Gantry

Role(s): Reverend Planck

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From Here to Eternity
Release date: 8/28/1953

From Here to Eternity

Role(s): Capt. Dana Holmes

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The Ghost & Mr. Chicken
Release date: 1/20/1966

The Ghost & Mr. Chicken

Role(s): Nicholas Simmons

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Broken Lance
Release date: 9/25/1954

Broken Lance

Role(s): Van Cleve

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