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Abner Biberman
Abner Biberman is best known for The Twilight Zone, Gilligan's Island, Hawaii Five-O and The Outer Limits. Abner Biberman was born on April 1, 1909. Abner Biberman died on June 20, 1977 at the age of 68.
- Born
- April 1, 1909
- Place of birth
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- Died
- June 20, 1977 (68 years old)
Biography
Abner Warren Biberman (April 1, 1909 – June 20, 1977) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter.
Ruthless-looking, he was in demand to portray a wide variety of heavies and foreign nationalities during the Golden Years of Hollywood. He later developed a successful career as a prolific director of episodic TV, spanning wide genres from Gilligan’s Island to Hawaii Five-O (1968 TV series).
Biberman was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, later moving to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He gained early acting experience as a student at the Tome School for Boys prep school. He also attended the University of Pennsylvania.
Ruthless-looking, he was in demand to portray a wide variety of heavies and foreign nationalities during the Golden Years of Hollywood. He later developed a successful career as a prolific director of episodic TV, spanning wide genres from Gilligan’s Island to Hawaii Five-O (1968 TV series).
Biberman was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, later moving to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He gained early acting experience as a student at the Tome School for Boys prep school. He also attended the University of Pennsylvania.
Known for
Filmography
- 1974Kodiak
- 1972Hec Ramsey
- 1970Matt LincolnDirector
- 1969Hawaii Five-ODirector
- 1969The Bold Ones: The New DoctorsDirector
- 1968The Name of the GameDirector
- 1967Ironside
- 1965The Trials of O'BrienDirector
- 1965LaredoDirector
- 1965Run for Your LifeDirector
- 1965SeawayDirector
- 1964Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaDirector
- 1964Gilligan's IslandDirector
- 196412 O'Clock HighDirector
- 1963The FugitiveDirector
- 1963Mr. NovakDirector
- 1963The Outer LimitsDirector
- 1962Sam Benedict
- 1962The Eleventh HourDirector
- 1962The VirginianDirector
- 1962The Lloyd Bridges ShowDirector
- 1961Ben CaseyDirector
- 1960OutlawsDirector
- 1960The IslandersDirector
- 1960National VelvetDirector
- 1959The Twilight ZoneDirector
- 1959TightropeDirector
- 195877 Sunset StripDirector
- 1958BuckskinDirector
- 1958Mackenzie's RaidersDirector
- 1958Cimarron CityDirector
- 1957MaverickDirector
- 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreDirector
- 1955GunsmokeDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Abner Biberman been in?
Abner Biberman is best known for The Twilight Zone, Gilligan's Island, Hawaii Five-O and The Outer Limits.
When was Abner Biberman born?
Abner Biberman was born on April 1, 1909. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA)
How old is Abner Biberman?
Abner Biberman died on June 20, 1977 at the age of 68.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·