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He 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).
Phil Silvers was a comedic actor of Russian-Jewish descent, nicknamed as "The King of Chutzpah." He was best known for his starring role as United States Army Master Sergeant Ernest "Ernie" Bilko in the very popular hit sitcom "The Phil Silvers Show" (1955-1959).
Phil Silvers was a comedic actor of Russian-Jewish descent, nicknamed as "The King of Chutzpah." He was best known for his sitcom "The Phil Silvers Show" and his roles in "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".
May 9, 2024 · Phil Silvers, American actor and comedian who was best known for the TV series The Phil Silvers Show. He also appeared in numerous films and starred on Broadway. Silvers won multiple Emmy Awards and Tony Awards for his performances on television and onstage, respectively.
Nov 2, 1985 · Phil Silvers, the comedian who portrayed Master Sgt. Ernie Bilko in the 1950's television series ''The Phil Silvers Show,'' died in his sleep yesterday afternoon at his home in Los Angeles, a...
May 11, 2016 · Phil Silvers, who was born on May 11, 1911, was an award-winning theatre actor who is most famous for his brilliant comic role as Master Sergeant Ernest G Bilko.
With Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin. Master Sergeant Bilko, regularly helped by the soldiers at Fort Baxter's motor pool, spends little time performing his duties by constantly trying to obtain money through various get-rich-quick scams and promotions.
