
Johnny Silver
Highest Rated: 91% Guys and Dolls (1955)
Lowest Rated: 91% Guys and Dolls (1955)
Birthday: Apr 16, 1918
Birthplace: Indiana, USA
Johnny Silver was an accomplished actor who appeared in a variety of films throughout his Hollywood career. Silver's career began by acting in comedies like "Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?" (1963) with Dean Martin and Elizabeth Montgomery, "The Great Race" (1965) with Jack Lemmon and "How Sweet It Is" (1968) with James Garner. He also appeared in the TV movie "What's a Nice Girl Like You...?" (ABC, 1971-72). He also landed a role in the miniseries "Evita Peron" (1980-81). He also appeared in the TV special "Flo's Place" (NBC, 1975-76). Following that project, he worked on "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" (ABC, 1974-75) and "Uncle Croc's Block" (ABC, 1975-76). More recently, he earned a role in "Lepke" (1975) with Tony Curtis. He also played parts in television during these years, including roles in "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" (ABC, 1974-75) and "Uncle Croc's Block" (ABC, 1975-76). He also lent his voice to "Hello, Larry" (NBC, 1978-1981). Silver focused on film in more recent years, appearing in the Mel Brooks comedy "History of the World Part I" (1981), the Mel Brooks comedy adventure "Spaceballs" (1987) and the black comedy "Shakes the Clown" (1992) with Bobcat Goldthwait. Silver's music was most recently featured in the dramatic adaptation "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001) with Haley Joel Osment. He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Seinfeld" (NBC, 1989-1998). Additionally, he appeared on the television special "Henry Hamilton, Graduate Ghost" (ABC, 1984-85). Silver passed away in February 2003 at the age of 85.

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Filmography
Movies
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No Score Yet | 40% | Lepke | Schwartz (Character) | - | 1975 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | What's a Nice Girl Like You...? | Louis (Character) | - | 1971 |
No Score Yet | 51% | Never a Dull Moment | Prop Man (Character) | - | 1968 |
No Score Yet | 28% | Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? | Charlie (Character) | - | 1963 |
91% | 83% | Guys and Dolls | Benny Southstreet (Character) | - | 1955 |
TV
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89% | 92% | Seinfeld | Vendor 1 (Guest Star) | 1995 |
No Score Yet | 65% | Alice | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1984 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Diff'rent Strokes | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1984 |
No Score Yet | 100% | Barney Miller | Kingman (Guest Star) | 1980 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Hello, Larry | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1979 |
No Score Yet | 86% | Columbo | Tow Truck Driver (Guest Star) | 1978 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Starsky and Hutch | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1977 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Streets of San Francisco | Arnold Dennis (Guest Star) | 1973 1975 |
No Score Yet | 100% | The Odd Couple | Man at O.T.B. (Guest Star) | 1973 1975 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Mannix |
Operator (Character), Barney (Guest Star) |
1969-1972 1974 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Maude | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1973 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | My Three Sons | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1962 1965 1968 1972 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Here's Lucy | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1971 |
No Score Yet | 50% | Get Smart | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1968 |
No Score Yet | 100% | I Dream of Jeannie | Tout 2 (Guest Star) | 1968 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | That Girl | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1966 1968 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Good Morning World | John (Guest Star) | 1968 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. | 2nd Martian (Guest Star) | 1966 |
No Score Yet | 100% | Bonanza | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1966 |
83% | 86% | The Munsters | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1964 1966 |
No Score Yet | 100% | The Dick Van Dyke Show | Walter (Guest Star) | 1963-1965 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Joey Bishop Show | Mr. Beaumont (Guest Star) | 1961 1963-1965 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Alfred Hitchcock Hour | Unknown (Character) | 1964 |
No Score Yet | 90% | The Andy Griffith Show | Prothro Hanson (Guest Star) | 1963 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Bat Masterson | Drummer (Guest Star) | 1959 |
No Score Yet | 100% | Leave It to Beaver | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1957 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | G.E. Theater | Unknown (Character) | 1957 |
No Score Yet | 98% | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Unknown (Character) | 1956-1957 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Jack Benny Program: The Lost Episodes | Guest | 1956 |