Warren Berlinger
Biography
Warren Berlinger was an American character actor who worked across Broadway, films, television, and commercials. Born in Brooklyn, he made his Broadway debut at age nine in the 1946 production of Annie Get Your Gun. He later appeared in The Happy Time, Take a Giant Step, Anniversary Waltz, and the early Neil Simon stage comedy Come Blow Your Horn, and he earned a Theatre World Award for his stage work in Blue Denim. In 1963 he starred in the London production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which ran for 520 performances. Berlinger started in live New York television as a teenager and spent six decades guest-starring on series, often playing friends, relatives, or ordinary working types. He had recurring roles on The Joey Bishop Show, Bracken's World, Happy Days, and Too Close for Comfort. His movie credits included The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960) and Spinout (1966).
83years old at death
- Born Brooklyn
- Died Valencia
- Star sign: VirgoThe sign runs August 23 to September 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 10
- Career span
- 32 years1960 to 1992
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First role
Berlinger was nine when he acted in the original 1946 Broadway production of Annie Get Your Gun, appearing alongside Ethel Merman and Ray Middleton. He went on to appear in nine Broadway productions.
Beyond film
In 1963, Berlinger took the starring part of J. Pierpont Finch, the clever window washer, in the London stage production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which ran for 520 performances.
Beyond film
In 1961, Berlinger took the part of Buddy Baker in Come Blow Your Horn, which was Neil Simon's first comedy staged on Broadway.
Warren Berlinger movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Worked with
Warren Berlinger shares two films with Elliott Gould, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Elliott Gould's page
Vic Tayback's page
Donald Pleasence's page
Robin Williams's page
Stephen Tobolowsky's page
Edward Asner's page
All films by Robert Altman
All films by George Roy Hill
All films by Stephen Frears
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 1958 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.