About Philip Roth
Lived 1930 – 2002 (aged 72). Philip Roth was an American actor, television actor and film actor.
Philip Roth (July 6, 1930 – July 15, 2002) was an American television and film actor.
Roth appeared in over twenty television shows and movies beginning in 1961 with a small role in an episode of Tallahassee 7000. He had roles in several notable films of the early 1970s, such as What's Up, Doc? where he played 'Mr Jones', Catch-22 as Doctor, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest as Woolsey, and Harry and Tonto as Vegas Gambler. He also had roles in numerous smaller films as well as several TV shows such as The Monkees as Howard Needleman, Tales from the Dark Side as Sam Larchmont/Wilson Farber, and Cagney and Lacey as Sullivan.
Roth served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Filmography
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Philip Roth?
American actor (1930–2002)
When was Philip Roth born?
Philip Roth was born on 6 July 1930 in Kansas City.
When did Philip Roth die?
Philip Roth died on 15 July 2002 in Los Angeles.
What was Philip Roth's occupation?
Philip Roth was an actor, television actor and film actor.
What nationality was Philip Roth?
Philip Roth was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philip Roth. https://biography.guide/philip-roth-actor/
MLA: "Philip Roth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/philip-roth-actor/.
Chicago: "Philip Roth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/philip-roth-actor/.
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