History Creator / PhilSilvers

Phil Silvers (born Philip Silver/Silversmith; May 11, 1911 – November 1, 1985) was an American comedian, actor and entertainer, mostly known for his 1950s sitcom ''Series/ThePhilSilversShow'', which was his StarMakingRole on television. In the meantime, he continued to perform on stage and in films, getting nominations for Tony Awards three times and winning two, as well as guest appearances on sketch comedies throughout his career.

He married twice throughout his adult life. First of all, to model Jo-Carroll Dennison in 1945 and divorcing her 5 years later. Then he married Evelyn Patrick in 1956 and then divorced her in 1966, fathering her five children.

He married twice throughout his adult life. First of all, to model Jo-Carroll Dennison in 1945 and divorcing her 5 years later. Then he married Evelyn Patrick in 1956 and then divorced her in 1966, fathering her 5 children.

Despite the fame, Silvers suffered with numerous health problems. He became a gambling addict and suffered with depression, which held him back with casting roles, as well as having a stroke that gave him a speech impediment and had eye surgery when he developed cataracts. Unfortunately, it continued to deteriorate in his later years, dying in his sleep in 1985, leaving behind a legacy of comedy and laughing audiences.

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* PurelyAestheticGlasses: His glasses became this after he got eye surgery and his vision improved. He took the lenses out because they are his trademark.

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* ''Series/TheLoveBoat'' (1977) -- Morris Beckman/Merrill Stubing Senior

* IllBoy

Phil Silvers (born Philip Silver/Silversmith, May 11, 1911 – November 1, 1985) was an American comedian, actor and entertainer, mostly known for his 1950s sitcom ''Series/ThePhilSilversShow'', which was his StarMakingRole on television. In the meantime, he continued to perform on stage and in films, getting nominations for Tony Awards three times and winning two, as well as guest appearances on sketch comedies throughout his career.

Notable things he appeared in were ''Film/ItsAMadMadMadMadWorld'', ''Film/CarryOnInTheLegion'', and being on TV shows like ''Series/HappyDays'' and ''Series/TheBeverlyHillbillies''. He was the comic star of the Broadway musicals ''High Button Shoes'' (1947), ''Top Banana'' (1951), ''Do Re Mi'' (1960) and ''Theatre/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'' (the 1972 revival).

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-->--'''Phil in one of his last interviews.'''

'''Phil Silvers''' (born Philip Silver/Silversmith, May 11, 1911 – November 1, 1985) was an American comedian, actor and entertainer, mostly known for his 1950s sitcom ''Series/ThePhilSilversShow'', which was his StarMakingRole on television. In the meantime, he continued to perform on stage and in films, getting nominations for Tony Awards three times and winning two, as well as guest appearances on sketch comedies throughout his career.

!!Showed Examples Of
* AlterEgoActing: Silvers' only identity as a comedian was Sgt Bilko from ''Series/ThePhilSilversShow'', which was the only time that he ever made jokes. In the rest of his career, he wasn't as comedic.

'''Phil Silvers''' (May 11, 1911 – November 1, 1985) was an American comedian, actor and entertainer, mostly known for his 1950s sitcom ''Series/ThePhilSilversShow'', which was his StarMakingRole on television. In the meantime, he continued to perform on stage and in films, getting nominations for Tony Awards three times and winning two, as well as guest appearances on sketch comedies throughout his career.

* AlterEgoActing: Silvers' only identity as a comedian was Sgt Bilbo from ''Series/ThePhilSilversShow'', which was the only time that he ever made jokes. In the rest of his career, he wasn't as comedic.

Notable things he appeared in were ''Film/ItsAMadMadMadMadWorld'', ''Film/CarryOnInTheLegion'', the Broadway version of ''Theatre/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'' and being on TV shows like ''Series/HappyDays'' and ''Series/TheBeverlyHillbillies''.

Notable things he appeared in were ''Film/ItsAMadMadMadMadWorld'', ''Film/FollowThatCamel'', the Broadway version of ''Theatre/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'' and being on TV shows like ''Series/HappyDays'' and ''Series/TheBeverlyHillbillies''.

* AndStarring: He gained this credit a few times in his career. It was much notable in his appearance in ''Film/FollowThatCamel'' in the British ''Film/CarryOn'' film series because the production company hoped to get more profit because of his status.

* SadClown