Johnny Silver was an American actor.
Biography[]
Born in Indiana, Silver performed on radio as a youth and whilst at college performed to entertain the troops in World War Two. It was around this time that he met Frank Loesser, who would later cast him in Guys and Dolls.
Later, Silver became a screen actor, appearing in a number of films by Mel Brooks and various television shows, with an appearance on The Bob Hope Chrysler Theatre earning him an Emmy nomination. He also became a voice coach to several well known actors including Ricardo Montalbán.
Silver passed away in 2003.
Singing[]
A renowned and accomplished stage musical actor, Silver worked as a musical entertainer before becoming a professional musical actor, his most famous role being Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls, which he reprised for the film.
Film[]
Guys and Dolls (1955)[]
- Fugue for Tinhorns (contains solo lines)
- The Oldest Established (contains solo lines)
- Guys and Dolls (contains solo lines)
- Adelaide (contains solo lines)
- Luck be a Lady
- Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat
Television[]
Make Room for Daddy (1960)[]
- The Greatest Battle Song of All
Stage[]
Guys and Dolls (1950)(originated the role)[]
- Fugue for Tinhorns (contains solo lines)
- The Oldest Established (contains solo lines)
- Guys and Dolls (duet)
- Luck be a Lady
- Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat
Albums[]
Die Fledermaus - Highlights in English (1950)[]
- When these lawyers don’t deliver (contains solo lines)
Gallery[]
