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

Stalag 17
You're in the Navy Now
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
Finders Keepers
Bikini Beach
Sergeant Deadhead
Beach Party
Raid on Entebbe
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Fourteen Hours

Top Movie Credits

Stalag 17 Sgt. Harry Shapiro
Bikini Beach Eric Von Zipper
Sergeant Deadhead Airman McEvoy
Beach Party Eric Von Zipper
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine Motorcycle Thug in Dungeon
Fourteen Hours Cab Driver (uncredited)