Phil Newman — Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell Character Profile

About Phil Newman

One of the three American GIs who fathered Carla's child. Now a veteran attending the squadron reunion with his family. Initially eager to meet his daughter, he later confronts the truth and debates his responsibilities as a father.

Character Facts

Played by

Phil Silvers

Appears in

Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell (1968)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Phil Newman — Family Possible Father — Carla Campbell (Gina Lollobrigida)

  Carla suspects Phil is the biological father of her daughter and relies on his financial support.

• Phil Newman — Romantic Spouse — Shirley Newman (Shelley Winters)

  Shirley is Phil's wife and mother of his children, attending the reunion as part of his family unit.

• Phil Newman — Alliance Fellow Veteran — Walter Braddock (Telly Savalas)

  Phil and Walter share a military background and attend the reunion as comrades.

• Phil Newman — Alliance Fellow Veteran — Justin Young (Peter Lawford)

  Justin and Phil are unaware of each other's connection to Carla but share a veteran bond.

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