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Phillip Terry

Acting Born Mar 7, 1909 Died Feb 23, 1993 San Francisco, California, USA 77 credits
77
Total Credits
1974
38 Years Career Span
22
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Phillip Terry was an American actor born as Frederick Henry Kormann on March 7, 1909, in San Francisco, California. He was the only child of German Americans Frederick Andrew Kormann and Ida Ruth Voll. He attended Stanford University, where his interest in theatre began. Following a brief stay in New York, he moved to London in 1933 to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He subsequently spent four years touring British provinces performing stock theater. Upon returning to Hollywood, he worked for CBS Radio, performing in numerous on-air plays and specializing in Shakespearean roles. Terry passed away on February 23, 1993, at the age of 83.

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Career

Career overview

Phillip Terry was an American actor born as Frederick Henry Kormann in San Francisco, California, on March 7, 1909. He was the only child of German Americans Frederick Andrew Kormann and Ida Ruth Voll. He attended Stanford University, where his interest in theatre began. Following a brief stay in New York, Terry traveled to London in 1933 to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After his studies, he spent four years touring British provinces performing stock theater.

Upon returning to Hollywood, Terry secured a job with CBS Radio, where he performed in a number of plays on the air, specializing in Shakespearean roles. Over the course of his career, he accumulated seventy-one known credits in acting across movies and television shows. He passed away on February 23, 1993, at the age of eighty-three.

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Career timeline

Police Woman
Class of '74
The Mod Squad
Felony SquadThe Navy vs. the Night Monsters
Mr. NovakMr. Novak
The Explosive Generation
Johnny MidnightThe Leech Woman
Hawaiian EyePhilip Marlowe
77 Sunset StripMan from God's CountryMoney, Women and Guns
Perry MasonPerry MasonPerry MasonPerry MasonPerry Mason
Wire Service
LassieLassie
Deadline - U.S.A.
Born to KillSeven Keys to BaldpateBeat the Band
To Each His OwnThe Dark Horse
The Lost WeekendGeorge White's ScandalsPan-Americana
Ladies CourageousMusic in ManhattanDouble Exposure
Bataan
Wake IslandSweater GirlAre Husbands Necessary?Torpedo Boat
Gangs Of The CityThe Monster and the GirlThe Parson of Panamint
North West Mounted PoliceThose Were the Days!Junior G-MenFugitive from a Prison CampDead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc.
Radio HamsIt's a Wonderful WorldCalling Dr. KildareHonoluluOn Borrowed Time
Boys TownMarie AntoinetteLove Is a HeadacheToo Hot to HandleMannequin
You're Only Young OnceNavy Blue and Gold

Full Filmography

77 titles
  • Police Woman (1974) as Landon
  • Class of '74 (1972) as Dave
  • The Mod Squad (1968)
  • Felony Squad (1966)
  • The Navy vs. the Night Monsters (1966) as Base Medical Officer
  • Mr. Novak (1963) as Lewis Clinton
  • Mr. Novak (1963) as Mr. Burr
  • The Explosive Generation (1961) as Mr. Carlyle
  • Johnny Midnight (1960)
  • The Leech Woman (1960) as Dr. Paul Talbot
  • Hawaiian Eye (1959)
  • Philip Marlowe (1959)
  • 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as MIke Lamson
  • Man from God's Country (1958) as Sheriff
  • Money, Women and Guns (1958) as Damian Bard
  • Perry Mason (1957) as Peter Heywood
  • Perry Mason (1957) as Robert Doniger
  • Perry Mason (1957) as Lawrence Kent
  • Perry Mason (1957) as Latham Reed
  • Perry Mason (1957) as Rolf Thorsen
  • Maverick (1957) as Chick Braus
  • Wire Service (1956) as Phillip Tennant
  • Lassie (1954)
  • Lassie (1954) as John Myles
  • Deadline - U.S.A. (1952) as Lewis Schaefer (uncredited)
  • Born to Kill (1947) as Fred Grover
  • Seven Keys to Baldpate (1947) as Kenneth Magee
  • Beat the Band (1947) as Damon Dillingham
  • To Each His Own (1946) as Alex Piersen
  • The Dark Horse (1946) as George Kelly
  • The Lost Weekend (1945) as Wick Birnam
  • George White's Scandals (1945) as Tom McGrath
  • Pan-Americana (1945) as Dan Jordan
  • Ladies Courageous (1944) as Maj. Tommy Harper
  • Music in Manhattan (1944) as Johnny Pearson
  • Double Exposure (1944) as Ben Scribner
  • Bataan (1943) as Matthew Hardy
  • Wake Island (1942)
  • Sweater Girl (1942) as Prof. Martin Lawrence
  • Are Husbands Necessary? (1942) as Cory Cortwright
  • Torpedo Boat (1942) as Tommy Whelan
  • Gangs Of The City (1941) as Bill Raymond
  • The Monster and the Girl (1941) as Scot Webster
  • The Parson of Panamint (1941) as Rev. Philip Pharo
  • North West Mounted Police (1940) as Constable Judson
  • Those Were the Days! (1940) as Ransom
  • Junior G-Men (1940) as Jim Bradford
  • Fugitive from a Prison Camp (1940) as Bill Harding
  • Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc. (1940) as Jim Bradford
  • Radio Hams (1939) as Copilot
  • It's a Wonderful World (1939) as Chauffeur (uncredited)
  • Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) as Bates
  • Honolulu (1939) as Nightclub Bandleader (uncredited)
  • On Borrowed Time (1939) as Bill Lowry
  • Balalaika (1939) as Lieutenant Smirnoff
  • Miracles for Sale (1939) as Magic Show Master of Ceremonies
  • Money to Loan (1939) as MGM Crime Reporter
  • Tell No Tales (1939) as Man on Stage (uncredited)
  • Fast and Furious (1939) as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
  • Four Girls in White (1939) as Dr. Sidney
  • Somewhat Secret (1939) as Atlantic City Emcee (uncredited)
  • Duel Personalities (1939) as Hypnotist's Assistant (uncredited)
  • New Roadways (1939) as Man in Photo (uncredited)
  • Culinary Carving (1939)
  • Boys Town (1938) as Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
  • Marie Antoinette (1938) as Man in Gaming House (uncredited)
  • Love Is a Headache (1938) as Club 44 Radio Man (uncredited)
  • Too Hot to Handle (1938) as San Francisco Airport Official (uncredited)
  • Mannequin (1938) as Man Outside Stage Door (Uncredited)
  • Young Dr. Kildare (1938) as Dr. Vickery (uncredited)
  • Spring Madness (1938) as Dartmouth College Student
  • Yellow Jack (1938) as Ferguson
  • Hold That Kiss (1938) as Ted Evans
  • Joaquin Murrieta (1938) as California Ranger (uncredited)
  • Anaesthesia (1938) as P.A. Wilhite (uncredited)
  • You're Only Young Once (1937) as Pilot (uncredited)
  • Navy Blue and Gold (1937) as Kelly

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Phillip Terry best known for?

Phillip Terry is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Police Woman (1974), The Mod Squad (1968), The Tiger and the Snow (2005), Mr. Novak (1963).

When and where was Phillip Terry born?

Phillip Terry was born on March 7, 1909 in San Francisco, California, USA. They passed away on February 23, 1993.

How many credits does Phillip Terry have?

Phillip Terry has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1974.

What is Phillip Terry's background in cinema and television?

Phillip Terry was an American actor born as Frederick Henry Kormann on March 7, 1909, in San Francisco, California. He was the only child of German Americans Frederick Andrew Kormann and Ida Ruth Voll. He attended Stanford University, where his interest in theatre began. Following a brief stay in New York, he moved to ...