Foster H. Phinney
Actor, Director
29 de abril de 1916 — 1 de octubre de 1985 (69 años)
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 scenes that usually required much older men. This led him to garnering work as a stand-in in films in the 1940s and 1950s.
By the time the 1950s rolled around, Phinney got his big break. He became the regular stand-in for Kirk Douglas. Douglas was so kind to him that Douglas considered him his good luck charm and gave him little roles in all of his films. While his work was steady, it was Douglas who got Phinney steady work as an assistant director. This began a second career where he worked as the assistant director on many shows including The Beverly Hillbillies where he had a character named after him.
In the late 1970s, Phinney decided to retire leaving behind a multifaceted career which included being an extra, a bit part actor, an assistant director, and even a director.
By the time the 1950s rolled around, Phinney got his big break. He became the regular stand-in for Kirk Douglas. Douglas was so kind to him that Douglas considered him his good luck charm and gave him little roles in all of his films. While his work was steady, it was Douglas who got Phinney steady work as an assistant director. This began a second career where he worked as the assistant director on many shows including The Beverly Hillbillies where he had a character named after him.
In the late 1970s, Phinney decided to retire leaving behind a multifaceted career which included being an extra, a bit part actor, an assistant director, and even a director.
Películas y series en Plex
Filmography
| 1958 | The Colossus of New York · as Reporter |
| 1958 | Twilight for the Gods · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1958 | The Gun Runners · as Gambler |
| 1958 | Ten North Frederick · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1957 | Man of a Thousand Faces · as Director Of 'phantom' |
| 1957 | Jeanne Eagels · as Theatre Patron |
| 1957 | Top Secret Affair · as Reporter |
| 1956 | Hot Shots · as Party Guest |
| 1956 | Bundle of Joy · as Club Patron |
| 1956 | Ride the High Iron · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1956 | High Society · as Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1956 | Somebody Up There Likes Me · as Reporter |
| 1956 | The Rawhide Years · as Riverboat Passenger |
| 1956 | The Benny Goodman Story · as Concert Spectator |
| 1955 | I'll Cry Tomorrow · as Party Guest |
| 1955 | Guys and Dolls · as Card Player At Barbershop (uncredited)En Plex |
| 1955 | The Crooked Web · as Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| 1955 | The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing · as Dinner Theatre Show Patron |
| 1955 | My Sister Eileen · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1955 | It's Always Fair Weather · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1955 | The Night Holds Terror · as Reporter |
| 1955 | Interrupted Melody · as Assistant Director |
| 1955 | Chicago Syndicate · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1955 | The Sea Chase · as Hotel Guest |
| 1955 | The Millionaire · as Tailor |
| 1954 | The Country Girl · as Theatre Patron (uncredited) |
| 1954 | Sabrina · as Party Guest |
| 1954 | Living It Up · as Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| 1954 | Dangerous Mission · as Party Guest |
| 1953 | Three Sailors and a Girl · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1953 | Calamity Jane · as Chicago Show Spectator |
| 1953 | The Band Wagon · as Commuter |
| 1953 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · as Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1953 | Dream Wife · as Wedding Guest |
| 1953 | The Girl Next Door · as Party Guest |
| 1953 | City Beneath the Sea · as Bar PatronEn Plex |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater · as Restaurant Patron |
| 1953 | The Clown · as Man At Stripper Show |
| 1952 | Just for You · as U.s.o. Troupe |
| 1952 | Four Star Playhouse · as Restaurant PatronEn Plex |
| 1952 | Adventures of Superman · as Wrestling Spectator |
| 1952 | The Merry Widow · as Reception Guest (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Affair in Trinidad · as Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Dreamboat · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1952 | |
| 1952 | Lovely to Look At · as Cafe Patron |
| 1952 | Something to Live For · as First-Nighter |
| 1952 | Love Is Better Than Ever · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1952 | Phone Call from a Stranger · as ClerkEn Plex |
| 1951 | Let's Make It Legal · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Meet Me After the Show · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1951 | Iron Man · as Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1951 | As Young as You Feel · as Luncheon Guest |
| 1951 | I Can Get It for You Wholesale · as Ball Guest |
| 1950 | All About Eve · as Sarah Siddons Awards Guest (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Pretty Baby · as Club Patron |
| 1950 | Rogues of Sherwood Forest · as Villager |
| 1950 | 711 Ocean Drive · as Restaurant Patron |
| 1950 | Louisa · as Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Please Believe Me · as Ship Passenger |
| 1949 | The House Across the Street · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1949 | The Gal Who Took the West · as Party Guest |
| 1949 | Johnny Stool Pigeon · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1948 | Enchantment · as Party GuestEn Plex |
| 1948 | Unfaithfully Yours · as Concert Attendee |
| 1948 | A Song Is Born · as Man At Crow's NestEn Plex |
| 1948 | Letter from an Unknown Woman · as Theatre Patron |
| 1948 | The Velvet Touch · as Theatre Patron |
| 1948 | Wallflower · as Night Club Patron (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Monsieur Verdoux · as Night Club Patron (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Variety Girl · as Restaurant Patron |
| 1947 | The Perils of Pauline · as Audience Member |
| 1947 | Copacabana · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1947 | The Vigilante: Fighting Hero of the West · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1947 | Violence · as Man At Train Station |
| 1946 | Humoresque · as Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Dead Reckoning · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1946 | Criminal Court · as Club Patron |
| 1946 | The Chase · as Nightclub PatronEn Plex |
| 1946 | Deception · as Concertgoer (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Jolson Story · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1946 | Of Human Bondage · as Theatregoer |
| 1946 | The Bamboo Blonde · as Jamison |
| 1946 | My Pal Trigger · as Nightclub PatronEn Plex |
| 1946 | Bedlam · as Lord Sandwich (uncredited) |
| 1946 | A Stolen Life · as Art Patron |
| 1946 | The Falcon's Alibi · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1946 | Ding Dong Williams · as Assistant Director |
| 1946 | The Kid from Brooklyn · as Garden Party GuestEn Plex |
| 1946 | Swing Parade of 1946 · as Club Patron |
| 1945 | A Walk in the SunEn Plex |
| 1945 | Radio Stars on Parade · as Sound Effects Man |
| 1945 | Man from Oklahoma · as Club Patron |
| 1945 | It's in the Bag! · as Movie House Patron |
| 1945 | Two O'Clock Courage · as Club Patron (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Experiment Perilous · as Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Marriage Is a Private Affair · as Wedding Guest |
| 1943 | Silver Spurs · as Lodge PatronEn Plex |
| 1942 | The Bugle Sounds · as Recruit |
| 1941 | Hellzapoppin' · as Party Guest |
| 1941 | International Lady · as Club Patron |
| 1941 | Doctors Don't Tell · as Trial Spectator |
| 1941 | Lady from Louisiana · as Townsman |
| 1940 | Gaucho Serenade · as Man At CustomsEn Plex |
| 1940 | Dark Command · as Townsman |
| 1939 | Naughty But Nice · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1960 |
| 1977 | Opening Night · as Production Manager |
| 1977 | The Death of Richie · as First Assistant DirectorEn Plex |
| 1973 | Little Cigars · as Assistant Director |
| 1972 | The Woman I Love · as Assistant Director |
| 1972 | Banacek · as Assistant Director |