James Philbrook
James Philbrook (October 22, 1924 – October 24, 1982) was an American actor who appeared in several major films, including I Want to Live! (1958), Woman Obsessed and as Colonel Tall in the 1964 war picture The Thin Red Line. He had supporting roles on television, including The Islanders (1960–61) and The New Loretta Young Show (1962 - 1963).
Also recorded as James F. Philbrook
James Philbrook
- Name
- James Philbrook
- Born
- 22 October 1924
- Birthplace
- Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Died
- 24 October 1982
- Place of death
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Spouse
- Frances Cassling
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- Western
- Education
- St. Ambrose University
- Languages
- English
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James Philbrook (October 22, 1924 – October 24, 1982) was an American actor who appeared in several major films, including I Want to Live! (1958), Woman Obsessed and as Colonel Tall in the 1964 war picture The Thin Red Line. He had supporting roles on television, including The Islanders (1960–61) and The New Loretta Young Show (1962 - 1963).
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• Name — James Philbrook • Born — 22 October 1924 • Birthplace — Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S. • Died — 24 October 1982 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Years Active — 1957-1975 • Spouse — Frances Cassling • Children — 4 • Occupation — Actor
Early years
Early years
Philbrook was born on October 22, 1924, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, the son of Roland F. Philbrook, a clergyman. He attended St. Ambrose University and the University of Iowa, eventually completing an electrical engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1946. A December 26, 1962, newspaper article reported on Philbrook's varied occupational experiences: "At various times, he's been a miner, a rodeo performer, a gym instructor, a writer, a photographer — you name, he's done it with various degrees of success."
Military service
Military service
Philbrook was an aviation electronics specialist for the Navy for four years during the Korean War. He was stationed in Africa, the Aleutian Islands, China, Europe, and India.
Personal life
Personal life
Philbrook was married to the former Frances Cassling. They had four children.
Death
Death
Philbrook died on October 24, 1982, at Los Angeles, California.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1957 — Alfred Hitchcock Presents — Horse Mover — Season 2 Episode 35: "The West Warlock Time Capsule" • 1958 — From Hell to Texas — Bartender — Uncredited • 1958 — In Love and War — Sue's Boyfriend — Uncredited • 1958 — I Want to Live! — Bruce King • 1959 — Warlock — Cade — Uncredited • 1959 — Perry Mason — Harry Jonson — Season 2 Episode 30 "The Case of the Lame Canary" • 1959 — Woman Obsessed — Henri • 1962 — The Wild Westerners — Marshal Jim McDowell • 1963 — Perry Mason — Harrison Burke — Season 6 Episode 22 "The Case of the Velvet Claws" • 1964 — The Thin Red Line — Colonel Tall • 1965 — Finger on the Trigger — Adam Hyde • 1965 — Son of a Gunfighter — James 'Ace' Ketchum • 1966 — Sound of Horror — Dr. Pete Asilov • 1966 — The Drums of Tabu — Bill Harrigan • 1966 — El arte de casarse — Colonel W. P. Morgan — (segment "Profesor de matrimonio") • 1966 — Two Thousand Dollars for Coyote — Sam Foster • 1967 — Los 7 de Pancho Villa — Sheriff of Cerezo • 1968 — Ballad of a Bounty Hunter — Don Ramon • 1969 — La muchacha del Nilo — James • 1970 — El último día de la guerra — Lieutenant Poole • 1975 — The Killer is Not Alone — Don Enrique Nieto • 1975 — Si quieres vivir… dispara — Sam — (final film role)
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Identity
James Philbrook is recorded with the occupation television actor. Recorded as a citizen of United States. Classed in the genre Western.
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1982
James Philbrook died on 24 October 1982.
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- 1.Ou peut-être à Lebanon (Pennsylvanie), selon
- 2.Jan Strum. Advice of an Actor on Acting: 'Don't'. The Daily Times. 19 juin 1963. Iowa, Davenport. 22 juin 2017 Accès libre.
- 3.Hank Grant. Actor Won't Cry 'Foul'. The Decatur Herald. 26 décembre 1962. Illinois, Decatur. 15. 22 juin 2017 Accès libre.
- 4.Vincent Terrace. Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. 2011. 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- 5.Philbrook. The Daily Times. 19 juin 1963. Iowa, Davenport. 22 juin 2017 Accès libre.
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