John Philliber

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.

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)