Harvey Lembeck
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Harvey Lembeck (April 15, 1923 – January 5, 1982) was an American comedic actor best remembered for his role as Cpl. Rocco Barbella on The Phil Silvers Show (a.k.a. Sgt. Bilko) in the late 1950s, and as the stumbling, overconfident outlaw biker Eric Von Zipper in the beach party movie series during the 1960s. He also turned in noteworthy performances in both the stage and screen versions of Stalag 17. He was the father of actor/director Michael Lembeck and actress Helaine Lembeck. Description above from the Wikipedia article Harvey Lembeck, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Harvey Lembeck Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Harvey Lembeck reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Harvey Lembeck's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Harvey Lembeck's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Finders Keepers, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Harvey Lembeck Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Harvey Lembeck's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Harvey Lembeck has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Lily: Sold Out | Mickey Gold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Gong Show Movie | Man in Steam Room | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Raid on Entebbe | Mr. Harvey | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman! | Gangster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | There Is No 13 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Horowitz in Dublin | Dan Horowitz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Hello Down There | Sonarman | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Spirit Is Willing | Capt. Pederson | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Fireball 500 | Charlie Bigg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini | Eric Von Zipper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Wild Weird World of Dr. Goldfoot | Hugo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine | Motorcycle Thug in Dungeon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sergeant Deadhead | Airman McEvoy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | How to Stuff a Wild Bikini | Eric Von Zipper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Beach Blanket Bingo | Eric Von Zipper | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Pajama Party | Eric Von Zipper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Bikini Beach | Eric Von Zipper | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Unsinkable Molly Brown | Polak | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Love with the Proper Stranger | Julio Rossini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Beach Party | Eric Von Zipper | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | A View from the Bridge | Mike | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Sail a Crooked Ship | Nickels | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Last Time I Saw Archie | Duty Sgt. Malcolm Greenbriar | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Million Dollar Incident | Bullets Durgom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Keep in Step | Cpl. Rocco Barbella | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Kiss Me, Kate | Gunman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Between Heaven and Hell | .Pvt. Bernard 'Bernie' Meleski - Co. G | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Command | Pvt. Gottschalk | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Mission Over Korea | Sgt. Maxie Steiner | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Stalag 17 | Sgt. Harry Shapiro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Girls in the Night | Chuck Haynes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Back at the Front | Joe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Just Across the Street | Al | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Finders Keepers | o.A. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fourteen Hours | Cab Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | You're in the Navy Now | Norelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Frogmen | Marvin W. 'Canarsie' Mikowsky | Average | Similar → |
Harvey Lembeck - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Harvey Lembeck?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harvey Lembeck is "Finders Keepers" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Harvey Lembeck acted in?
Harvey Lembeck has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Harvey Lembeck?
Other notable films include "Back at the Front", "Horowitz in Dublin", and "Kiss Me, Kate".