Abner Biberman

April 1, 1909 — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Abner Warren Biberman (April 1, 1909 – June 20, 1977) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter.

Ruthless-looking, he was in demand to portray a wide variety of heavies and foreign nationalities during the Golden Years of Hollywood. He later developed a successful career as a prolific director of episodic TV, spanning wide genres from Gilligan’s Island to Hawaii Five-O (1968 TV series).

Biberman was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, later moving to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He gained early acting experience as a student at the Tome School for Boys prep school. He also attended the University of Pennsylvania.

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Gunga Din

1939

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The Leopard Man

1943

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Elephant Walk

1954

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Knock on Wood

1954

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Submarine Alert

1943

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Devil Pays Off

1941

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Panama Lady

1939

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Betrayal from the East

1945