Phillip Terry

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Characters played by Phillip Terry

Fred Grover — Born to Kill (1947)

Helen Brent's fiancé who cancels their engagement after suspecting she has fallen for another man. His decision leaves Helen unable to pay the detective's bribe, triggering a chain of desperate actions that escalate the plot toward its violent conclusion.

Newspaper Reporter (uncredited) — Boys Town (1938)

Journalist covering Boys Town events and Father Flanagan's humanitarian mission.

Prof. Martin Lawrence — Sweater Girl (1942)

Martin is Susan Lawrence's brother and a professor. Louise Menard is seeing him, connecting him to Susan's close circle as the college community is shaken by the murders. The summary does not give him a specific role in the investigation or the revue.

Tom McGrath — George White's Scandals (1945)

The manager of the show, Tom mistakes Jill for a chorus girl and, impressed by her dancing, offers her the closing act over Billie Randall. When he learns Jill concealed her identity, he becomes angry. Joan later asks him to keep searching for Jill so she can return to the show.

Dr. Paul Talbot — The Leech Woman (1960)

An endocrinologist unhappily married to June. He initially funds mysterious old woman Malla's trip to Africa under promises of eternal youth secrets. During the Nando tribe ceremony, he realizes he was merely brought along as a disposable test subject, prompting him to flee into the jungle alongside June.

Maj. Tommy Harper — Ladies Courageous (1944)

Tommy is Roberta's husband and is reported missing in action while she is dealing with the squadron's crisis. He later returns home safely, and his reunion with Roberta takes place as the squadron prepares to leave on its Pacific ferry mission.

Ben Scribner — Double Exposure (1944)

Ben is Pat's boyfriend in Iowa and the person who faked the airplane photograph that helped her get hired by Flick. He follows her to New York, reluctantly pretends to be her brother, and persuades Larry to give him a job. Larry sends him on an assignment aboard a ship bound for Russia; after he is presumed lost in a torpedoing, Ben returns and reveals he survived on a raft and married another woman.

Scot Webster — The Monster and the Girl (1941)

Church organist whose brain is transplanted into a gorilla for revenge.

Pilot (uncredited) — You're Only Young Once (1937)

Aviation professional, facilitates air travel

Bates — Calling Dr. Kildare (1939)

A minor character in the story involving Kildare and the neighborhood dispensary.

Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) — Fast and Furious (1939)

The announcer who guides the pageant or related public proceedings for the audience.

Dr. Vickery (uncredited) — Young Dr. Kildare (1938)

Uncredited background character appearing in a specific episode. Limited narrative impact.

Career Overview

Phillip Terry has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Dr. Kildare Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Gangs Of The City, The Lost Weekend, Pan-Americana. 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
63
Birth Date
1909-03-07
Birth Place
San Francisco, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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