Phil Silvers (born Phillip Silver; May 11, 1911 – November 1, 1985) was an American entertainer and comedic actor, known as "The King of Chutzpah". His career as a professional entertainer spanned nearly 60 years. He achieved major popularity when he starred in The Phil Silvers Show, a 1950s sitcom set on a U.S. Army post in which he played Master Sergeant Ernest (Ernie) Bilko. He also starred in the films It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966). He was a winner of two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on The Phil Silvers Show and two Tony Awards for his performances in Top Banana and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He also wrote the original lyrics to the jazz standard "Nancy (with the Laughing Face)". More about Phil Silvers
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Born Philip Silver, he was the eighth and youngest child of Russian Jewish immigrants, Saul and Sarah (née Handler) Silver. His siblings were Lillian, Harry, Jack, Saul, Pearl, Michael, and Reuben Silver. His father, a sheet metal worker, helped build the early New York skyscrapers.The most expensive item with a signature of Phil Silvers (Phil Silvers Signed Framed 16x20 Photo Display JSA It's a Mad Mad Mad World) was sold in February 2023 for $249.99 while the cheapest item ( PHIL SILVERS SIGNATURE ( SGT BILKO ) PHOTO BOLD AUTOGRAPH ?) found a new owner for $2.99 in January 2020. The month with the most items sold (3) was August 2021 with an average selling price of $37.00 for an autographed item of Phil Silvers. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2023 with $249.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $4.99 was January 2023. In average, an autographed item from Phil Silvers is worth $40.00.
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Original Signed Autographed Photo Phil Silvers Died 1985 Mad, Mad World | $54.00 | ||
Phil Silvers Autographed Cheque | $15.96 | ||
Phil Silvers photo, 8 X 10 , Authentic Signature Card, Matted, EXC. Cond.,... | $26.50 | ||
Phil Silvers Signed Framed 16x20 Photo Display JSA It's a Mad Mad Mad World | $249.99 | ||
Phil Silvers Signed Photo-It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World/Sgt. Bilko/Top Banana | $100.00 | ||
Phil Silvers Very Rare Very Early Autographed 8/10 Photo From 50s Ernest Bilko | $149.99 | ||
Rags Ragland FACSIMILE AUTOGRAPH Photo Actor & Comedian Phil Silvers Partner | $4.99 | ||
Raphael Storm (d.1951) and Phil Silvers Signed Album Page Autographed Signature | $85.00 | ||
Raphael Storm (d.1951) and Phil Silvers Signed Album Page Autographed Signature | $85.00 | ||
S-32-Phil Silvers-Signed/Autographed Movie Star Hollywood Photo-1950s-SPXS | $100.99 |