Acting

Al Eben

Born March 11, 1915 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died July 24, 2003 · aged 88

Al Eben was born on 11 March 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Adventures of Superman (1952), Hawaii Five-O (1968) and Lightnin' in the Forest (1948). He was married to Sylvia Kunin. He died on 24 July 2003 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Known For

Citizen KaneCitizen Kane · 1941
Citizen Kane
8.01941
MovieMysteryDrama
Newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.
The Lady from ShanghaiThe Lady from Shanghai · 1947
The Lady from Shanghai
7.31947
MovieMysteryCrime
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Corky RomanoCorky Romano · 2001
Corky Romano
4.42001
MovieActionComedy
Corky Romano is a bumbling, simpleton, veterinarian and the youngest, outcast son of an aging gangster, named Pops Romano, who calls upon Corky to infiltrate the local FBI and retrieve and destroy evidence being used to incriminate Pops for racketeering charges.
The Big HeatThe Big Heat · 1953
The Big Heat
7.71953
MovieCrimeThriller
After the suspicious suicide of a fellow cop, tough homicide detective Dave Bannion takes the law into his own hands when he sets out to smash a vicious crime syndicate.
SiroccoSirocco · 1951
Sirocco
6.01951
MovieCrimeDrama
A mysterious American gets mixed up with gunrunners in Syria.
A Tree Grows in BrooklynA Tree Grows in Brooklyn · 1945
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
7.51945
MovieDrama
In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school...if irresponsible Papa can get his act together.
Body and SoulBody and Soul · 1947
Body and Soul
6.71947
MovieDrama
Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surrounded by shady characters, including an unethical promoter named Roberts, who tempt the man with a number of vices. Charley finds himself faced with increasingly difficult choices.
Thieves' HighwayThieves' Highway · 1949
Thieves' Highway
7.31949
MovieDramaCrime
Nick Garcos comes back from his tour of duty in World War II planning to settle down with his girlfriend, Polly Faber. He learns, however, that his father was recently beaten and burglarized by mob-connected trucker Mike Figlia, and Nick resolves to get even. He partners with prostitute Rica, and together they go after Mike, all the while getting pulled further into the local crime underworld.

Filmography

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Hitchhike to HappinessHitchhike to Happiness · 1945
Hitchhike to Happiness
7.01945
MovieMusicComedy
An aspiring playwright gets a job in a New York City restaurant favored by celebrities in hopes of getting a break. Unfortunately, most of them believe that the waiter lacks the talent to make it big. Only an aspiring songwriter, and a former waitress who has become a famous Hollywood radio star, really believe in him. When the ex-waitress drops by the restaurant to say hello, she and the others decide to play a trick on an arrogant producer by making him believe the waiter has written a sure-fire hit. They succeed and the producer puts on the show. The singer gets to be the star. When the show becomes a smash, everyone is surprised. Songs include: "Hitchhike To Happiness," "For You And Me," "Sentimental," and "My Pushover Heart."

Smith (uncredited)