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Fort Payne, Alabama, USA
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Vivian Vance (1941-1959)
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1 child
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♈ Aries
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虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Φίλιππος)
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Philip Ober is known for acting.
Born in Fort Payne, Alabama, USA (died at age 80).
Philip Ober has 24 credits in our database.
The name Philip means horse, like of horses, love a war.
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Filmography (24)
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).
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How old was Philip Ober?
Philip Ober was born on and passed away on at the age of 80.
Where was Philip Ober born?
Philip Ober was born in Fort Payne, Alabama, USA.
What movies or shows has Philip Ober been in?
Philip Ober has 24 credits in our database. Notable titles include Assignment to Kill (1968), The Brass Bottle (1964), The Ugly American (1963), Go Naked in the World (1961), The Crimebusters (1961).
What is Philip Ober known for?
Philip Ober is primarily known as an actor. Philip Nott Ober (March 23, 1902 – September 13, 1982) was an American screen and stage actor. He later retired from acting to work as…
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