Andre Philippe (November 3, 1927 – April 29, 2007) was an American film and television actor.[2] He was known for playing the role of Mr. Everett Johns in the American drama television series Mr. Novak, with also being known for playing the role of Paul in Hawaiian Eye.[3]
Andre Philippe | |
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Born | Everett Cooper[1] (1927-11-03)November 3, 1927 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 29, 2007(2007-04-29) (aged 79) Venice, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Film and television actor |
Years active | 1959–1993 |
Born in The Bronx, New York as Everett Cooper.[1] Philippe served in World War II, where he later went to Paris, in which Philippe changed his full name to Andre Philippe.[1] After changing his full name, he began to sing in nightclubs, where he later began his film and television career in 1959.[3] Philippe played the role of Paul".[3] He then played the role of Mr. Everett Jones in the drama television series Mr. Novak from 1963 to 1965.[3] Philippe was a friend of film director, Paul Mazursky.[3]
Philippe guest-starred in television programs including Get Smart, The Wild Wild West, Combat!, Magnum, P.I., Bonanza, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., That Girl, The Monkees, The Wackiest Ship in the Army, Medical Center and Charlie's Angels.[1][3] He also co-starred and appeared in films such as The Scorpio Letters (1967), Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969), Alex in Wonderland (1970), Invasion of the Bee Girls (1973), Black Belt Jones (1974, as "Don Steffano"), Harry and Tonto (1974), Goodbye, Norma Jean (1976), Oh, God! Book II (1980), Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986), Goodnight, Sweet Marilyn (1989), Scenes from a Mall (1991) and The Pickle (1993).[1][3]
Philippe died in April 2007 of heart failure in Venice, California, at the age of 79.[1][3]