John Philliber (July 6, 1873 – November 6, 1944), was an American actor. Born in Elkhart, Indiana, Philliber was a stage actor for most of his career, but in his last year of life made several appearances in films, alluding to his old age, best remembered for his role as 'Pop Benson' in René Clair's classic fantasy comedy It Happened Tomorrow. He died in his hometown of Elkhart aged 71.
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Broadway roles
Winterset (1935) as hobo
High Tor (1937) as Pieter
The Star-Wagon (1937) as Misty
Two On An Island (1940) as husband in married couples, New Yorkers & out-of-towners
Filmography
A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) - Storekeeper
The Impostor (1944) - Mortemart
Double Indemnity (1944) - Joe Peters
Ladies of Washington (1944) - Mother Henry
It Happened Tomorrow (1944) - Pop Benson
Summer Storm (1944) - Polycarp - Petroff's Butler
Three Is a Family (1944) - Dr. Bartell
Gentle Annie (1944) - Barrow (final film role)