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Phil Silvers: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born May 11, 1912 • New York City • New York
Died November 1, 1985 (aged 73) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Tony Awards (1966) • Emmy Award (1956) • Tony Awards (1954)

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