Phil Silvers Discussion

Phil Silvers: Phil Silvers. Actor: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. 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). He later had important roles in the comedy films "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" (1963),...

Known For: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Otto Meyer), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Marcus Lycus), The Phil Silvers Show (MSgt. Ernest G. BilkoFelix BilkoHerbert Penfield IIIMSgt. Ernest T. BilkoMajor Joshua Bilko), Carry on Follow That Camel (Sgt. Nocker)