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Harvey Lembeck
Actor

Harvey Lembeck

15 Apr 1923Born
5 Jan 1982Died
58Age at death
62Credits

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

Filmography

  1. 1981Lily: Sold OutFilm: Mickey Gold
  2. 1980The Gong Show MovieFilm: Man in Steam Room
  3. 1979240-RobertSeries (1 episode)
  4. 1978Flying HighSeries (1 episode)
  5. 1978Vega$Series (1 episode)
  6. 1977The Love BoatSeries: Tom Lauck (1 episode)
  7. 1977CHiPsSeries (1 episode)
  8. 1976Raid on EntebbeFilm: Mr. Harvey
  9. 1975Big EddieSeries (1 episode)
  10. 1975It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!Film: Gangster
  11. 1974Chico and the ManSeries (1 episode)
  12. 1974There Is No 13Film
  13. 1973Horowitz in DublinFilm: Dan Horowitz
  14. 1973HawkinsSeries: Bartender (1 episode)
  15. 1971All in the FamilySeries: Wally, Sam (1 episode)
  16. 1970The Partridge FamilySeries: Marino (1 episode)
  17. 1969Love, American StyleSeries: Harry Millman (1 episode)
  18. 1969Hello Down ThereFilm: Sonarman
  19. 1968The Name of the GameSeries: Jack Stephens (1 episode)
  20. 1967The Spirit Is WillingFilm: Capt. Pederson
  21. 1966The MonkeesSeries: Fuselli (1 episode)
  22. 1966Fireball 500Film: Charlie Bigg
  23. 1966The Ghost in the Invisible BikiniFilm: Eric Von Zipper
  24. 1966BatmanSeries: Eagle-Eye (2 episodes)
  25. 1965The Wild Weird World of Dr. GoldfootFilm: Hugo
  26. 1965Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini MachineFilm: Motorcycle Thug in Dungeon
  27. 1965Please Don't Eat the DaisiesSeries: Ben (1 episode)
  28. 1965Sergeant DeadheadFilm: Airman McEvoy
  29. 1965How to Stuff a Wild BikiniFilm: Eric Von Zipper
  30. 1965Beach Blanket BingoFilm: Eric Von Zipper
  31. 1964Pajama PartyFilm: Eric Von Zipper
  32. 1964Many Happy ReturnsSeries (1 episode)
  33. 1964Bikini BeachFilm: Eric Von Zipper
  34. 1964The Unsinkable Molly BrownFilm: Polak
  35. 1963Love with the Proper StrangerFilm: Julio Rossini
  36. 1963Mr. NovakSeries: Vic Rizzo (1 episode)
  37. 1963Beach PartyFilm: Eric Von Zipper
  38. 1962Ensign O'TooleSeries: Seaman Gabby Di Julio (32 episodes)
  39. 1962A View from the BridgeFilm: Mike
  40. 1961Sail a Crooked ShipFilm: Nickels
  41. 1961The HathawaysSeries: Jerry Roper (26 episodes)
  42. 1961Ben CaseySeries (1 episode)
  43. 1961The Last Time I Saw ArchieFilm: Duty Sgt. Malcolm Greenbriar
  44. 1961The Million Dollar IncidentFilm: Bullets Durgom
  45. 1960Route 66Series: Zip (1 episode)
  46. 1959Keep in StepFilm: Cpl. Rocco Barbella
  47. 1958Kiss Me, KateFilm: Gunman
  48. 1958The Donna Reed ShowSeries: Al (1 episode)
  49. 1956Between Heaven and HellFilm: .Pvt. Bernard 'Bernie' Meleski - Co. G
  50. 1955The Phil Silvers ShowSeries: Rocco Barbella (144 episodes)
  51. 1954The CommandFilm: Pvt. Gottschalk
  52. 1953The Danny Thomas ShowSeries: Chips Collins (1 episode)
  53. 1953Mission Over KoreaFilm: Sgt. Maxie Steiner
  54. 1953Stalag 17Film: Harry Shapiro
  55. 1953Girls in the NightFilm: Chuck Haynes
  56. 1952Back at the FrontFilm: Joe
  57. 1952Just Across the StreetFilm: Al
  58. 1952Finders KeepersFilm: o.A.
  59. 1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries: Gunman (1 episode)
  60. 1951Fourteen HoursFilm: Cab Driver (uncredited)
  61. 1951You're in the Navy NowFilm: Norelli
  62. 1951The FrogmenFilm: Marvin W. 'Canarsie' Mikowsky

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