Phil Karlson

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Phil Karlson (July 2, 1908, Chicago, Illinois – December 12, 1985, Los Angeles, California) was a film director known for his no-nonsense film noirs. Karlson directed 99 River Street, Kansas City Confidential and Hell's Island all with actor John Payne in the early 1950s. Other films include Rocky (1948), The Phenix City Story (1955), 5 Against the House (1955) and The Young Doctors (1961). Phil Karlson was the son of popular Irish actress Lillian O'Brien. He studied painting at Chicago's Art Institute, and law, at his father's request, at Loyola Marymo…

  • Directing
  • Born 2 July 1908
  • Died 12 December 1985 (age 77)
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 65 credits

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Most-watched Phil Karlson films currently: Walking Tall (1973), The Wrecking Crew (1968), The Silencers (1966), Ben (1972), The Invisible Man Returns (1940).

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Selected TV credits: Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956), Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958), Lux Video Theatre (1950).

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