Phil Harvey

Phil Harvey (29 April 1903 – 30 June 1964) was an American actor and film producer who appeared in over 100 films throughout his career. He is perhaps best known for his work in classic Hollywood productions such as It’s a Wonderful Life, The Day the Earth Stood Still, and The Big Heat. He often played supporting roles as gangsters, henchmen, or other tough guys. He also produced several films, including The Phenix City Story and Kiss Me Deadly.

Scene from The Deadly Mantis 1957
Films

The Deadly Mantis 1957

The Deadly Mantis 1957 sees a giant prehistoric praying mantis causing destruction across North America.

A publicity still for The Land Unknown 1957
Films

The Land Unknown 1957

The Land Unknown 1957 follows a group of explorers who become trapped in a hidden prehistoric land at the center of the Earth.

Scene from The Monolith Monsters 1958
Films

The Monolith Monsters 1958

The Monolith Monsters 1958 depicts a small desert town’s struggle against mysterious alien rocks that absorb water and grow into towering, deadly monoliths that threaten to destroy everything in their path.