Harvey Lembeck

Born: 1923-04-15

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Harvey Lembeck (April 15, 1923 – January 5, 1982) was an American comedic actor best remembered for his role as Cpl. Rocco Barbella on The Phil Silvers Show (a.k.a. Sgt. Bilko) in the late 1950s, and as the stumbling, overconfident outlaw biker Eric Von Zipper in the beach party movie series during the 1960s. He also turned in noteworthy performances in both the stage and screen versions of Stalag 17. He was the father of actor/director Michael Lembeck and actress Helaine Lembeck.

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Known For

Fourteen Hours
Stalag 17
Pajama Party
Between Heaven and Hell
Raid on Entebbe
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Bikini Beach
How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
The Frogmen
You're in the Navy Now

Top Movie Credits

Fourteen Hours Cab Driver (uncredited)
Stalag 17 Sgt. Harry Shapiro
Pajama Party Eric Von Zipper
Between Heaven and Hell .Pvt. Bernard 'Bernie' Meleski - Co. G
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine Motorcycle Thug in Dungeon
Bikini Beach Eric Von Zipper
The Frogmen Marvin W. 'Canarsie' Mikowsky