Harvey Lembeck
Actor · Since 1953
Known for
Harvey Lembeck is a screen veteran with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. For much of the audience, Harvey Lembeck is Harry Shapiro from 'Stalag 17', whatever else the credits say. By genre, comedy dominates the list. 75 years of work add up to around 47 titles.
Harvey Lembeck
Actor · Since 1953
30 Movies · 17 Series
Harvey Lembeck is a screen veteran with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. For much of the audience, Harvey Lembeck is Harry Shapiro from 'Stalag 17', whatever else the credits say. By genre, comedy dominates the list. 75 years of work add up to around 47 titles.
Movies
Plays Eric Von Zipper
Pajama Party
1964
Plays Harry Shapiro
Stalag 17
1953
Plays Motorcycle Thug in Dungeon
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
1965
Plays Sonarman
Hello Down There
1969
Plays Polak
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
1964
Plays Julio Rossini
Love with the Proper Stranger
1963
Plays Eric Von Zipper
Beach Party
1963
Plays .Pvt. Bernard 'Bernie' Meleski - Co. G
Between Heaven and Hell
1956
Plays Eric Von Zipper
How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
1965
Plays Norelli
You're in the Navy Now
1951
Plays Eric Von Zipper
The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
1966
Plays Eric Von Zipper
Beach Blanket Bingo
1965
Plays Marvin W. 'Canarsie' Mikowsky
The Frogmen
1951
Plays Pvt. Gottschalk
The Command
1954
Plays Man in Steam Room
The Gong Show Movie
1980
Plays Nickels
Sail a Crooked Ship
1961
Plays Capt. Pederson
The Spirit Is Willing
1967
Plays Eric Von Zipper
Bikini Beach
1964
Plays Chuck Haynes
Girls in the Night
1953
Plays Mike
A View from the Bridge
1962
Plays Duty Sgt. Malcolm Greenbriar
The Last Time I Saw Archie
1961
Plays Charlie Bigg
Fireball 500
1966
Plays Airman McEvoy
Sergeant Deadhead
1965
Plays Joe
Back at the Front
1952
Plays Dan Horowitz
Horowitz in Dublin
1973
TV Shows
Plays Rocco Barbella
The Phil Silvers Show
1955
Plays Seaman Gabby Di Julio
Ensign O'Toole
1962
Plays Jerry Roper
The Hathaways
1961
Plays Eagle-Eye
Batman
1966
Plays Wally
All in the Family
1971
Plays Ben
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
1965
Plays Chips Collins
The Danny Thomas Show
1953
Plays Bartender
Hawkins
1973
Plays Gunman
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Fuselli
The Monkees
1966
Plays Al
The Donna Reed Show
1958
Plays Vic Rizzo
Mr. Novak
1963
Plays Jack Stephens
The Name of the Game
1968
Plays Harry Millman
Love, American Style
1969
Plays Tom Lauck
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Zip
Route 66
1960
Plays Marino
The Partridge Family
1970
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The Love Boat
Tom Lauck
1980Season 4
The Gong Show Movie
Man in Steam Room
1980
All in the Family
Wally
1978Season 9
Horowitz in Dublin
Dan Horowitz
1973
Hawkins
Bartender
1973Season 1
All in the Family
Wally
1972Season 3
Love, American Style
Harry Millman
1972Season 4
The Partridge Family
Marino
1970Season 1
Hello Down There
Sonarman
1969
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harvey Lembeck still alive?
Harvey Lembeck passed away on January 5, 1982 at age 58.
What are the most famous roles of Harvey Lembeck?
Harvey Lembeck is best known for roles in Stalag 17, Love with the Proper Stranger, Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine.
How many movies has Harvey Lembeck been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1951), Harvey Lembeck has appeared in 30 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Harvey Lembeck's first movie?
The career of Harvey Lembeck began with The Frogmen (1951).
What is Harvey Lembeck's most recent movie or series?
Harvey Lembeck's most recent release is Lily: Sold Out, which premiered on February 2, 1981.
What TV shows has Harvey Lembeck appeared in?
On television, Harvey Lembeck has appeared in Batman, The Love Boat, All in the Family, CHiPs.
Harvey Lembeck
1923-04-15 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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. Harvey Lembeck, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.