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Harvey Lembeck Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1923-04-15

Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Credits:
66 Total Roles

Harvey Lembeck

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1981 Lily: Sold Out MOVIE Mickey Gold
1980 The Gong Show Movie MOVIE Man in Steam Room
1979 240-Robert TV Self
1978 Flying High TV Self
1978 Vega$ TV Self
1977 The Love Boat TV Tom Lauck
1977 CHiPs TV Self
1976 Raid on Entebbe MOVIE Mr. Harvey
1975 Big Eddie TV Self
1975 It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman! MOVIE Gangster

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