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Johnny Silver

Actor

Johnny Silver

Born April 16, 1918 in Indiana, USADied February 1, 200318 films

Johnny Silver (born John Silverman; April 16, 1918 – February 1, 2003) was an American actor and singer, best known for playing Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls.

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The Great Race posterFirst watchThe Great Race19657.1as Baker (uncredited)Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight…View film

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Spaceballs poster6.9Spaceballs1987History of the World: Part I poster6.7History of the World: Part I1981The Thomas Crown Affair poster6.8The Thomas Crown Affair1968Guys and Dolls poster6.6Guys and Dolls1955

Filmography

18 films as actor
  1. 1987SpaceballsCaddy
  2. 1981History of the World: Part ISmall Liar - The Roman Empire
  3. 1981Evita PeronStage Manager
  4. 1975Alias Big Cherry
  5. 1975LepkeSchwartz
  6. 1972HammerTiny
  7. 1972The All American Hustler
  8. 1971What's a Nice Girl Like You...?Louis / Waiter
  9. 1970PufnstufDr. Blinky / Ludicrous Lion
  10. 1969The ComicLittle Man (uncredited)
  11. 1968How Sweet It Is!Zipper Man
  12. 1968The Thomas Crown AffairBert (uncredited)
  13. 1968Never a Dull MomentProp Man (uncredited)
  14. 1967Who's Minding the Mint?Workman
  15. 1965The Great RaceBaker (uncredited)
  16. 1963Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?Charlie
  17. 1957Public Pigeon No. 1Marvin (uncredited)
  18. 1955Guys and DollsBenny Southstreet