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Revision as of 04:55, 21 March 2024

James Philbrook
Born(1924-10-22)October 22, 1924
DiedOctober 24, 1984(1984-10-24) (aged 60)
OccupationActor
Years active1957-1975
SpouseFrances Cassling
Children4

James Philbrook 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).

Early years

Philbrook was born on October 22, 1924, at Davenport, Iowa,[citation needed][note 1][1] the son of Roland F. Philbrook, a clergyman.[2] He attended St. Ambrose University and the University of Iowa, eventually completing an electrical engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1946.[1]

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."[3]

Military service

Philbrook was an aviation electronics specialist for the Navy for four years during the Korean War.[3] He was stationed in Africa, the Aleutian Islands, China, Europe, and India.[1]

Personal life

Philbrook was married to the former Frances Cassling. They had four children.[4]

Death

Philbrook died on October 24, 1982, at Los Angeles, California.[citation needed]

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 Woman Obsessed Henri
1962 The Wild Westerners Marshal Jim McDowell
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)

Notes

  1. ^ An article in The Republic newspaper on September 16, 1961, reported that Philbrook was "born in Lebanon, Pa."

References

  1. ^ a b c "'Investigators' Bows on CBS Oct. 5". The Republic. Indiana, Columbus. September 16, 1961. p. 24. Retrieved June 22, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ Strum, Jan (June 19, 1963). "Advice of an Actor on Acting: 'Don't'". The Daily Times. Iowa, Davenport. p. 1. Retrieved June 22, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ a b Grant, Hank (December 26, 1962). "Actor Won't Cry 'Foul'". The Decatur Herald. Illinois, Decatur. p. 15. Retrieved June 22, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Philbrook". The Daily Times. Iowa, Davenport. June 19, 1963. p. 2. Retrieved June 22, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon