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Foster H. Phinney

Foster H. Phinney

ProductionDirectingActorCrew Apr 29 (died age 69) Columbus, Ohio, USA 1944–1977 (33 year career)
6.5 avg rating

Biography

Foster Phinney dedicated much of his life to the motion picture business. Fresh out of high school, his suave and sophisticated appearance made it possible for him to break into the film business. He started appearing in scenes that required dress extras while still collecting an occasional paycheck as a soldier. Phinney faces an unusual problem, his elegant appearance made him an unlikely candidate to appear in the trenches in Hollywood's war time films but it enabled him to appear in socialite…

Known For

All About Eve
Film

All About Eve

Sarah Siddons Awards Guest (uncredited)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Film

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Monsieur Verdoux
Film

Monsieur Verdoux

Night Club Patron (uncredited)
Opening Night
Film

Opening Night

Production Manager
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Film

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Stand In
High Society
Film

High Society

Party Guest (uncredited)
Guys and Dolls
Film

Guys and Dolls

Card Player at Barbershop (uncredited)
Don't Bother to Knock
Film

Don't Bother to Knock

6.6 1952

Filmography