John Phillip Law (1937–2008)

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John Phillip Law was born on September 7, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Barbarella (1968), Space Mutiny (1988) and Danger: Diabolik (1968). He was married to Shawn Ryan. He died on May 13, 2008 in Los Angeles. See full bio »

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Known For

Barbarella
Barbarella Pygar
(1968)
Space Mutiny
Space Mutiny Elijah Kalgan
(1988)
Danger: Diabolik
Danger: Diabolik Diabolik
(1968)
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad Sinbad
(1973)
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Filmography

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  Citizens (post-production)
Rex Sterling
 2006 Vic (Short)
John Shelbourne
 2005 SOKO Kitzbühel (TV Series)
Bob Snyder
- Feindliche Übernahme (2005) ... Bob Snyder
 2004 The Three Faces of Terror
Professor Peter Price
 2002 Curse of the Forty-Niner
Sheriff Murphy
 2001 CQ
Chairman
 2000 Bad Guys
Sheriff
 1999/II Wanted
1. Verfolger
 1997 My Ghost Dog (TV Movie)
Peter Avelino
 1997 Spider-Man: The Animated Series (TV Series)
The Cat / John Hardesky
- Partners in Danger Chapter 3: The Black Cat (1997) ... The Cat / John Hardesky (voice)
- Partners in Danger Chapter 2: The Cat (1997) ... The Cat / John Hardesky (voice)
 1996 Hindsight
Vincent Lehman
 1996 Brennendes Herz
Böhme
 1993 Alaska Kid (TV Series)
Robert
- Tödliches Poker (1993) ... Robert
 1993 Shining Blood
Heep, Ranch Foreman
 1993 The Mountain of the Lord (Video)
Brigham Young
 1993 Angel Eyes
Steven / Angel's stepfather
 1992 Europa Mission
Colonel Ferri
 1992 Il giorno del porco
Azazel / the regent
 1992 Marilyn Alive and Behind Bars
Harry Billings
 1992 Europa Connection (TV Series)
 1991 Alaska Stories
Aristocratic Con Man
 1990 Little Women of Today
Tycoon
 1990 Le gorille (TV Series)
Le Finlandais
- Le Gorille sans cravate (1990) ... Le Finlandais
 1990 Alienator
Ward Armstrong
 1989 Nerds of a Feather (uncredited)
 1989 Quattro piccole donne (TV Series)
 1989 Cold Heat
R.C. Mallon
 1989 A Case of Honor
Capt. Roger L. Barnes
 1988 Blood Delirium
Saint Simon
 1988 Space Mutiny
Elijah Kalgan
 1988 Una grande storia d'amore (TV Movie)
Marcello
 1988 Striker
Frank Morris
 1988 Thunder III
Sheriff Jeff
 1987 Gila and Rik (TV Movie)
Alessio
 1987 The Overthrow
Shaw
 1987 Moon in Scorpio
Allen
 1987 Johann Strauss: The King Without a Crown
Maximilian Steiner, Stage Manager
 1985 Rainy Day Friends
Dr. Stephen Kendrick
 1985 American Commandos
Kelly
 1985 It's a Living (TV Series)
Hank Dobson
- Cassie's Cowboy (1985) ... Hank Dobson
 1985 Murder, She Wrote (TV Series)
Sven Torvald
- Widow, Weep for Me (1985) ... Sven Torvald
 1985 Night Train to Terror
Harry Billings (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
 1984 No Time to Die
Ted Barner
 1983 Tin Man
Dr. Edison
 1982 The Love Boat (TV Series)
George Wetlin
- Green, But Not Jolly/Past Perfect Love/Instant Family (1982) ... George Wetlin
 1981 Tarzan the Ape Man
Harry Holt
 1981 Attack Force Z
Lieutenant J.A. (Jan) Veitch
 1980 The Pioneers
A.P. Karns
 1979 Ring of Darkness
Exorcist
 1979 The Best Place to Be (TV Movie)
Dr. Mancini
 1978 The Devil's Bed (TV Movie)
John Vanetti
 1978 Der Schimmelreiter
Hauke Haien
 1977 Eyes Behind the Wall
Arturo
 1977 Target of an Assassin
Shannon
 1976 The Cassandra Crossing
Major Stack
 1976 Tu dios y mi infierno
Martín
 1976 A Whisper in the Dark
Alex
 1975 Doctor Justice
Dr. Benjamin Justice
 1975 The Spiral Staircase
Steven (as John Philip Law)
 1974 Open Season
Greg
 1973 Polvere di stelle
John
 1973 The Young and the Restless (TV Series)
Jim Gringer #1 (1998-1989)
 1971 The Last Movie
Little Brother
 1971 The Love Machine
Robin Stone
 1971 Von Richthofen and Brown
Baron Manfred von Richthofen
 1970 Strogoff
Michel Strogoff
 1970 The Hawaiians
Noel Hoxworth
 1968 The Sergeant
Pfc. Tom Swanson
 1968 Skidoo
Stash
 1968 Barbarella
Pygar
 1968 Danger: Diabolik
Diabolik
 1967 Her Harem (uncredited)
 1967 Death Rides a Horse
Bill Meceita
 1967 Hurry Sundown
Rad McDowell
 1964 Three Nights of Love
Fra Felice (segment "Fatebenefratelli")
 1964 High Infidelity
Ronald (segment "Scandaloso")
 1962 Smog (uncredited)
 1951 Show Boat
Extra (uncredited)
 1950 The Magnificent Yankee
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Contributed to the book Gods in Polyester, or, A Survivors' Account of 70's Cinema Obscura (Succubus Press/2004). See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Interviews | 8 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site

Alternate Names:

John Philip Law

Height:

6' 4" (1.93 m)
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Trivia:

Following bit parts on Broadway, he transported himself to Europe and found work in Italian films. Director Norman Jewison "discovered" Law while in Europe and cast him in his feature The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966). See more »

Trademark:

Deep smooth voice See more »

Nickname:

Big Spider Law

Star Sign:

Virgo
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