Abner Biberman

Abner Biberman

Deceased · Born: Apr 1, 1909 · Died: Jun 20, 1977

Personal Details

BornApr 1, 1909 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse
  • Sibil Kamban (editor)

    ( Nov 27, 1954 to Jun 20, 1977 )
  • Helen Churchill Dalby

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Mar 22, 1950 )
  • Tolbie Snyderman

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 9, 2025 )

Biography

Abner Biberman, a multifaceted individual with a rich background, entered the world on April 1, 1909, in the vibrant city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

As a talented director and actor, Biberman left an indelible mark on the film industry, with notable credits including the 1940 classic "His Girl Friday", the 1954 release "The Golden Mistress", and the 1950 western "Winchester '73".

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Biberman's personal life was filled with love and commitment. He was married three times, first to Sibil Kamban, an editor, then to Helen Churchill Dalby, and finally to Tolbie Snyderman.

As the years went by, Biberman's remarkable life came full circle, and he passed away on June 20, 1977, in the picturesque city of San Diego, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1954
Elephant Walk
Elephant Walk as Dr. Pereira
Knock on Wood
Knock on Wood as Maurice Papinek
The Golden Mistress
The Golden Mistress as Carl Dexter
1952
Viva Zapata!
Viva Zapata! as Captain (uncredited)
1951
Roaring City
Roaring City as Eddie Paige
1950
Winchester '73
Winchester '73 as Latigo Means
1946
Back to Bataan
Back to Bataan as Japanese Captain
Captain Kidd
Captain Kidd as Theodore Blades (uncredited)
1944
Two-Man Submarine
Two-Man Submarine as Gabe Fabian
Dragon Seed
Dragon Seed as Capt. Yasuda (uncredited)
1943
The Leopard Man
The Leopard Man as Charlie How-Come
Submarine Alert
Submarine Alert as Commander Toyo
Bombardier
Bombardier as Japanese Sergeant
1942
Broadway
Broadway as Trado
1941
The Devil Pays Off
The Devil Pays Off as Carlos Castillo-Martinez
The Monster and the Girl
The Monster and the Girl as Gregory - Perry’s Aide (uncredited)
1940
Girl from Havana
Girl from Havana as Captain Lazear
South to Karanga
South to Karanga as Manek Sen
Enemy Agent
Enemy Agent as Baronoff
Ski Patrol
Ski Patrol as Russian Field Commander
1939
Panama Patrol
Panama Patrol as Arlie Johnson
Gunga Din
Gunga Din as Chota
Panama Lady
Panama Lady as Elisha
Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die as Shake Edwards (uncredited)
Lady of the Tropics
Lady of the Tropics as Wardrobe Buyer
The Rains Came
The Rains Came as John, the Baptist
Another Thin Man
Another Thin Man as 'Dum-Dum'
Balalaika
Balalaika as Leo Proplinski
1966
1958
Flood Tide
Flood Tide as Director
1957
1956
1955
The Looters
The Looters as Director
Running Wild
Running Wild as Director
1954
The Golden Mistress
The Golden Mistress as Director, Writer