Philip Ober

Known for Acting

Philip Ober's portrait

Details

Birthday: March 23, 1902

Deathday: September 13, 1982

Place of birth: Fort Payne, Alabama, USA

Biography

Philip Nott Ober (March 23, 1902 – September 13, 1982) was an American screen and stage actor. He later retired from acting to work as a diplomat.

Ober is best remembered for his roles in the films From Here to Eternity (1953) and North by Northwest (1959). His other notable credits include The Magnificent Yankee (1950), Broken Lance (1954), Torpedo Run (1958) and The Ugly American (1963).