Philip Ober

Born: 1902-03-23

Birthplace: Fort Payne, Alabama, USA

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).

Known For

North by Northwest
From Here to Eternity
Elmer Gantry
Broken Lance
The Clown
Torpedo Run
Never a Dull Moment
The Ugly American
Beloved Infidel
Assignment to Kill

Top Movie Credits

North by Northwest Lester Townsend
From Here to Eternity Capt. Dana Holmes
Elmer Gantry Reverend Planck
Broken Lance Van Cleve
The Clown Ralph Z. Henderson
Torpedo Run Adm. Samuel Setton
The Ugly American Ambassador Sears
Beloved Infidel John Wheeler