Abner Biberman
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.
Filmography (52 titles)
6.5ShowKodiak
1974
7.3ShowHec Ramsey
1972
6.8ShowIronside
1967
6.7ShowSam Benedict
1962
6.7MovieThe Golden Mistress
Carl Dexter · 1954
5.9MovieElephant Walk
Dr. Pereira · 1954
6.7MovieKnock on Wood
Maurice Papinek · 1954
6.8MovieViva Zapata!
Captain (uncredited) · 1952
5.1MovieRoaring City
Eddie Paige · 1951
7.3MovieWinchester '73
Latigo Means · 1950
8.0MovieStrange Conquest
Molugi · 1946
6.3MovieCaptain Kidd
Theodore Blades (uncredited) · 1945
6.1MovieBack to Bataan
Japanese Captain · 1945
6.4MovieBetrayal from the East
Yamato · 1945
4.1MovieSalome, Where She Danced
Dr. Ling · 1945
6.8MovieDragon Seed
Capt. Yasuda (uncredited) · 1944
8.0MovieTwo-Man Submarine
Gabe Fabian · 1944
6.3MovieThe Bridge of San Luis Rey
Maita · 1944
6.1MovieBehind the Rising Sun
Inspector · 1943
4.8MovieSubmarine Alert
Commander Toyo · 1943
5.7MovieBombardier
Japanese Sergeant · 1943
6.5MovieThe Leopard Man
Charlie How-Come · 1943
8.0MovieKing of the Mounties
Adm. Yamata · 1942
6.0MovieBeyond the Blue Horizon
La'oa · 1942