Phil Silvers
American entertainer and comedic actor
Died when: 74 years 174 days (893 months)Star Sign: Taurus
Phil Silvers (born Phillip Silver;May 11, 1911 – November 1, 1985) was an American entertainer and comedic actor, known as "The King of Chutzpah".
His career as a professional entertainer spanned nearly sixty years.Silvers achieved major popularity when he starred in The Phil Silvers Show, a 1950s sitcom set on a U.S.
Army post in which he played Master Sergeant Ernest (Ernie) Bilko.He also starred in the films It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966).
He was a winner of two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on The Phil Silvers Show and two Tony Awards for his performances in Top Banana and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
He also wrote the original lyrics to the jazz standard Nancy (with the Laughing Face).
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