Philip Ober

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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).

Career Overview

Philip Ober has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Tammy with 1 titles. Signature works include North by Northwest, From Here to Eternity, The Glass Case. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
41
Birth Date
1902-03-23 00:00:00
Birth Place
Fort Payne, Alabama, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2073712), public domain (CC0).