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Phillip TerryAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 07.03.1909
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Phillip Terry
Born in 1909 in San Francisco, California, Phillip Terry, whose real name was Frederick Henry Kormann, was the only child of German-American parents Frederick Andrew Kormann and Ida Ruth Voll. Due to his father's job as a chemical engineer, the family frequently moved, so after finishing high school in Glendale, Phillip was sent to live with relatives in New Jersey to continue his education. During holidays, he would be reunited with his parents, and after graduating, he permanently moved in with them.
Early Career
While studying at Stanford University, Phillip actively played football but became highly interested in theatre. He then attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He later moved to Hollywood, California, where he began working for CBS Radio. In 1937, Phillip Terry was noticed by a scout from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and soon passed his first auditions, earning a contract with the studio.
Film Career
In 1937, Phillip made appearances in several films, including the crime thriller "The Last Gangster" and the drama "Mannequin." However, his roles during this period were mostly small and uncredited. In 1941, he signed a contract with Paramount, and his most notable work with the studio was in the film "The Parson of Panamint" in 1941. Throughout his career, Phillip worked with MGM, Paramount, and RKO.
Success and Later Life
In 1944, Phillip Terry secured a significant role as Johnny Pearson in the musical "Music in Manhattan." He also played the lead character, Dan Jordan, in the musical "Pan-Americana" in 1945. In the same year, he appeared in the Oscar-winning drama "The Lost Weekend," directed by Billy Wilder. Throughout his career, Phillip appeared in more than 80 films, including television productions.
As his popularity declined in the late 1940s, Phillip quickly shifted his focus to real estate and became a highly successful businessman. However, he continued to appear in films. His last on-screen appearance was in the television series "Police Woman" in 1974. In 1950-1951, Phillip Terry appeared on Broadway in the play "Pardon Our French."
Phillip Terry was married three times. From 1942 to 1946, he was briefly married to the renowned actress Joan Crawford, with whom he had a daughter named Christina. From 1949 to 1954, he was married to Helen Murphy. His final marriage was to Rosalind L. Kaufman in 1973, and they remained married until his death.
In the late 1970s, Phillip's health deteriorated, and he suffered several strokes, which left him less mobile. In the last few years of his life, he was unable to move or communicate. Phillip Terry passed away on February 23, 1993, in his home in Santa Barbara. His remains were cremated, and his ashes were scattered over the Pacific Ocean.
