Phil Silvers
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Phil Silvers:
Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97 (Feb 25, 2026)
Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO FÓRUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic (Apr 3, 2025)
Photos: Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen With Will Friedwald at Triad Theater (Jul 16, 2024)
Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97 (Feb 25, 2026)
Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO FÓRUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic (Apr 3, 2025)
Photos: Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen With Will Friedwald at Triad Theater (Jul 16, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1971
Prologus/Pseudolus
Movies
Hit Parade of 1941
[ 1940 ] Charlie Moore
[ 1940 ] Charlie Moore
You're in the Army Now
[ 1941 ] Breezy Jones
[ 1941 ] Breezy Jones
The Penalty
[ 1941 ] Hobo
[ 1941 ] Hobo
Tom, Dick and Harry
[ 1941 ] Ice Cream Man
[ 1941 ] Ice Cream Man
Ice-Capades
[ 1941 ] Larry Herman
[ 1941 ] Larry Herman
The Wild Man of Borneo
[ 1941 ] Murdock
[ 1941 ] Murdock
Roxie Hart
[ 1942 ] Babe
[ 1942 ] Babe
Just Off Broadway
[ 1942 ] Roy Higgins
[ 1942 ] Roy Higgins
Footlight Serenade
[ 1942 ] Slap
[ 1942 ] Slap
All Through the Night
[ 1942 ] Waiter
[ 1942 ] Waiter
My Gal Sal
[ 1942 ] Wiley
[ 1942 ] Wiley
Coney Island
[ 1943 ] Frankie
[ 1943 ] Frankie
A Lady Takes a Chance
[ 1943 ] Smiley Lambert
[ 1943 ] Smiley Lambert
Four Jills in a Jeep
[ 1944 ] Eddie
[ 1944 ] Eddie
Cover Girl
[ 1944 ] Genius
[ 1944 ] Genius
Something for the Boys
[ 1944 ] Harry Hart
[ 1944 ] Harry Hart
Take It or Leave It
[ 1944 ] Phil Silvers
[ 1944 ] Phil Silvers
A Thousand and One Nights
[ 1945 ] Abdullah
[ 1945 ] Abdullah
Diamond Horseshoe
[ 1945 ] Blinkie Miller
[ 1945 ] Blinkie Miller
Don Juan Quilligan
[ 1945 ] MacDenny
[ 1945 ] MacDenny
If I'm Lucky
[ 1946 ] Wallingham M.WallyJones
[ 1946 ] Wallingham M.WallyJones
Summer Stock
[ 1950 ] Herb Blake
[ 1950 ] Herb Blake
Lucky Me
[ 1954 ] Hap Schneider
[ 1954 ] Hap Schneider
Top Banana
[ 1954 ] Jerry Biffle
[ 1954 ] Jerry Biffle
40 Pounds of Trouble
[ 1962 ] Bernie Friedman
[ 1962 ] Bernie Friedman
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
[ 1963 ] Otto Meyer
[ 1963 ] Otto Meyer
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
[ 1966 ] Marcus Lycus
[ 1966 ] Marcus Lycus
Carry on Follow That Camel
[ 1967 ] Sgt. Nocker
[ 1967 ] Sgt. Nocker
Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell
[ 1968 ] Phil Newman
[ 1968 ] Phil Newman
The Boatniks
[ 1970 ] Harry Simmons
[ 1970 ] Harry Simmons
The Strongest Man in the World
[ 1975 ] Kirwood Krinkle
[ 1975 ] Kirwood Krinkle
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
[ 1976 ] Murray Fromberg
[ 1976 ] Murray Fromberg
The Chicken Chronicles
[ 1977 ] Max Ober
[ 1977 ] Max Ober
The Cheap Detective
[ 1978 ] Hoppy
[ 1978 ] Hoppy
Racquet
[ 1979 ] Arthur Sargent
[ 1979 ] Arthur Sargent
There Goes the Bride
[ 1980 ] Psychiatrist
[ 1980 ] Psychiatrist
The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood
[ 1980 ] William B. Warkoff
[ 1980 ] William B. Warkoff
TV Shows
The Beverly Hillbillies
Shifty Shafer
Shifty Shafer
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Phil Silvers, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Phil Silvers , Do Re Mi
winner
Tony Awards - 1952 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Phil Silvers, Top Banana
Videos
VIDEO: Apple Drops TED LASSO Season Three Trailer & Release Date
by Michael Major - 2023-02-14 09:17:34
VIDEO: THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW Now Available on iTunes; New Trailer!
by TV News Desk - 2016-05-17 16:17:56
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Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97. Throughout her nine-decade career, Lee won awards as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theatre and film consultant and painter.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97. Throughout her nine-decade career, Lee won awards as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theatre and film consultant and painter.
Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO F"RUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025
Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025
Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.
Photos: Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen With Will Friedwald at Triad Theater
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 16, 2024
Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint presented the legendary film critic and personality “Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen” last night at the Triad Theater.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 16, 2024
Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint presented the legendary film critic and personality “Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen” last night at the Triad Theater.
Rex Reed and Will Friedwald to Celebrate Polly Bergen at the Triad Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024
Acclaimed journalists Rex Reed and Will Friedwald will celebrate Polly Bergen with the newest edition of “Clip Joint,” featuring rare video clips of the late show business legend, at The Triad Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024
Acclaimed journalists Rex Reed and Will Friedwald will celebrate Polly Bergen with the newest edition of “Clip Joint,” featuring rare video clips of the late show business legend, at The Triad Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BWW Feature: Signature Theatre Honors Nathan Lane At Sondheim Award Gala 2024
by David Friscic - May 7, 2024
The versatile and mega-talented performer Nathan Lane was awarded the Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award on Monday, April 29th and the unique sardonic humor and sophisticated sensibility was evident throughout the performances of those who paid tribute to his remarkable career. Lane’s authenticity and natural charisma bounced off the walls of the Anthem building ---where the Gala was held.
by David Friscic - May 7, 2024
The versatile and mega-talented performer Nathan Lane was awarded the Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award on Monday, April 29th and the unique sardonic humor and sophisticated sensibility was evident throughout the performances of those who paid tribute to his remarkable career. Lane’s authenticity and natural charisma bounced off the walls of the Anthem building ---where the Gala was held.
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPEND ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Lido 2
by Patrick Honoré - Dec 17, 2023
Jean-Luc Choplin continues to bring Sondheim to Paris
by Patrick Honoré - Dec 17, 2023
Jean-Luc Choplin continues to bring Sondheim to Paris
Ford Gresham Collection of American Theater Will Be Highlight of Swann Auction in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023
Rare Nest Gallery will present a highly important archive of American theatrical history spanning 1840-1970. The Ford Gresham archive was collected by and passed down through four generations, beginning with impresario John T. Ford, owner of the landmark Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and ending with a direct descendant.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023
Rare Nest Gallery will present a highly important archive of American theatrical history spanning 1840-1970. The Ford Gresham archive was collected by and passed down through four generations, beginning with impresario John T. Ford, owner of the landmark Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and ending with a direct descendant.
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Kent State University Porthouse Theatre
by Roy Berko - Jun 13, 2023
What did our critic think of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Porthouse (Kent State University)?
by Roy Berko - Jun 13, 2023
What did our critic think of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Porthouse (Kent State University)?
Photos: Hannah Waddingham & the TED LASSO Cast Attend Season Three Premiere
by Michael Major - Mar 9, 2023
The award-winning Apple Original comedy stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, Anthony Head, Toheeb Jimoh, Cristo Fernández, Kola Bokinni, Billy Harris, James Lance and Juno Temple. Check out photos from the season premiere!
by Michael Major - Mar 9, 2023
The award-winning Apple Original comedy stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, Anthony Head, Toheeb Jimoh, Cristo Fernández, Kola Bokinni, Billy Harris, James Lance and Juno Temple. Check out photos from the season premiere!
Desert Foothills Theater to Present A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 26, 2023
Considered 'Broadway's greatest farce,' the show will run March 10-19 at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center at 33606 N. 60th St. in Scottsdale. 'Forum' is performed by an all-adult cast including beloved veteran actors as well as up-and-coming performers who take audiences on a musical romp through ancient Rome.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 26, 2023
Considered 'Broadway's greatest farce,' the show will run March 10-19 at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center at 33606 N. 60th St. in Scottsdale. 'Forum' is performed by an all-adult cast including beloved veteran actors as well as up-and-coming performers who take audiences on a musical romp through ancient Rome.
VIDEO: Apple Drops TED LASSO Season Three Trailer & Release Date
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2023
In the new season of “Ted Lasso,” the AFC Richmond faces ridicule as media predictions widely peg them as last in the Premier League and Nate (Nick Mohammed), now hailed as the “wonder kid,” has gone to work for Rupert (Anthony Head) at West Ham United. The series stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, and more. Watch the video teaser now!
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2023
In the new season of “Ted Lasso,” the AFC Richmond faces ridicule as media predictions widely peg them as last in the Premier League and Nate (Nick Mohammed), now hailed as the “wonder kid,” has gone to work for Rupert (Anthony Head) at West Ham United. The series stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, and more. Watch the video teaser now!
Sunday Morning Michael Dale: Best Friends Become Two Unlikely (or Maybe Perfectly Matched) Lovers (or Maybe Not) in Reality-Based Musical Straight Forward
by Michael Dale - Jun 12, 2022
Billy Aberle and Chris Sabol's Straight Forward is an original musical inspired by an article by Mike Iamele that went viral on social media in 2014, explaining how he began developing romantic and sexual feelings for his male best friend Garrett Lech, despite them both identifying as straight.
by Michael Dale - Jun 12, 2022
Billy Aberle and Chris Sabol's Straight Forward is an original musical inspired by an article by Mike Iamele that went viral on social media in 2014, explaining how he began developing romantic and sexual feelings for his male best friend Garrett Lech, despite them both identifying as straight.
BWW Interview: Chatting with Daniel Franzese on musical theatre and his new play 'Italian Mom Loves You!'
by Jared Fessler - May 31, 2022
Best known for his roles in Larry Clark's 'Bully', and as Damian in Tina Fey's 'Mean Girls'. Danny is the creator of several live comedy shows including rock opera 'Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin' Rock Opera!', and his one-man stand-up performances 'I've Never Really Made the Kind of Money to Become a Mess' and 'Yass! You're Amazing!'
by Jared Fessler - May 31, 2022
Best known for his roles in Larry Clark's 'Bully', and as Damian in Tina Fey's 'Mean Girls'. Danny is the creator of several live comedy shows including rock opera 'Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin' Rock Opera!', and his one-man stand-up performances 'I've Never Really Made the Kind of Money to Become a Mess' and 'Yass! You're Amazing!'
New Line Theatre Announces 31st Season
by Marissa Tomeo - May 21, 2022
New Line Theatre, “the bad boy of musical theatre,” has announced its 31st season of adult, alternative musical theatre, including the wild musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN, running Sept. 22-Oct. 15, 2022; followed by the electrifying concept musical, NINE, based on Federico Fellini's iconic film 8 1/2, running March 2-25, 2023; and the season closes with one of the great Stephen Sondheim's earliest works, the hilarious farce, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, based on the Roman comedies of Plautus, running June 1-24, 2023.
by Marissa Tomeo - May 21, 2022
New Line Theatre, “the bad boy of musical theatre,” has announced its 31st season of adult, alternative musical theatre, including the wild musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN, running Sept. 22-Oct. 15, 2022; followed by the electrifying concept musical, NINE, based on Federico Fellini's iconic film 8 1/2, running March 2-25, 2023; and the season closes with one of the great Stephen Sondheim's earliest works, the hilarious farce, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, based on the Roman comedies of Plautus, running June 1-24, 2023.
BWW Review: SOUTH PACIFIC at Fred Kavli Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Mar 26, 2022
American Theatre Guild's current national tour of the venerable Pulitzer-Prize winning 'South Pacific' cleans up some potentially objectionable language and characterizations to retain its essential love story and message of racial tolerance.
by Cary Ginell - Mar 26, 2022
American Theatre Guild's current national tour of the venerable Pulitzer-Prize winning 'South Pacific' cleans up some potentially objectionable language and characterizations to retain its essential love story and message of racial tolerance.
BWW Interview: Guy Noland of SOUTH PACIFIC at Fred Kavli Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Mar 21, 2022
Guy Noland is currently in a second career as an actor and having the time of his life. During his early years, Guy found himself looking like 'a million other' young stage actors, but the 9/11 tragedy sent his career in a new direction as he became an award-winning documentary director for the Salvation Army's media department.
by Cary Ginell - Mar 21, 2022
Guy Noland is currently in a second career as an actor and having the time of his life. During his early years, Guy found himself looking like 'a million other' young stage actors, but the 9/11 tragedy sent his career in a new direction as he became an award-winning documentary director for the Salvation Army's media department.
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Series Announced at Museum of the Moving Image
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022
Museum of the Moving Image has announced See It Big: Sondheim, a ten-film series devoted to the celebrated composer, lyricist, author, artist, and all-around innovator Stephen Sondheim. When Sondheim died last November, he didn’t just leave behind an extraordinary corpus of work—he had exited a world that his art had forever changed.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022
Museum of the Moving Image has announced See It Big: Sondheim, a ten-film series devoted to the celebrated composer, lyricist, author, artist, and all-around innovator Stephen Sondheim. When Sondheim died last November, he didn’t just leave behind an extraordinary corpus of work—he had exited a world that his art had forever changed.
Austin Pendleton to Star in BROADWAY BOUND at Beck Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2021
Beck Center for the Arts has announced Broadway Bound, featuring Austin Pendleton in its first production of the 2021-2022 Professional Theater Season. Mr. Pendleton returns from New York City after having performed in a Beck Center prior production, Glen Garry, Glen Ross.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2021
Beck Center for the Arts has announced Broadway Bound, featuring Austin Pendleton in its first production of the 2021-2022 Professional Theater Season. Mr. Pendleton returns from New York City after having performed in a Beck Center prior production, Glen Garry, Glen Ross.
TOP 5: Los mejores momentos de GOLFUS DE ROMA
by Ainhoa Hornero - Jul 21, 2021
Aprovechando que quedan 8 días para su estreno en el Festival de Mérida, os traemos este recopilatorio con imágenes de las mejores versiones de este musical de Sondheim.
by Ainhoa Hornero - Jul 21, 2021
Aprovechando que quedan 8 días para su estreno en el Festival de Mérida, os traemos este recopilatorio con imágenes de las mejores versiones de este musical de Sondheim.
Student Blog: 18 Songs for 18 Sondheim Shows (Part 1 of 3)
by Student Blogger: Michael Scuotto - Mar 9, 2021
When I was about 7, I saw the West Side Story movie for the first time, and I loved it. I memorized the entire script, snapped my way around the school yard during recess, you know, normal kid stuff. Even then, I remember thinking “hey, this Sondheim guy is pretty cool”.
by Student Blogger: Michael Scuotto - Mar 9, 2021
When I was about 7, I saw the West Side Story movie for the first time, and I loved it. I memorized the entire script, snapped my way around the school yard during recess, you know, normal kid stuff. Even then, I remember thinking “hey, this Sondheim guy is pretty cool”.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Phil Silvers been in?
Phil Silvers has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Phil Silvers been in?
Phil Silvers has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Phil Silvers been nominated for?
Phil Silvers has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his performances in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "Do Re Mi," and "Top Banana."
What awards has Phil Silvers won?
Phil Silvers has won the following awards: - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for "Top Banana"
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