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Arch Oboler

Biography

Arch Oboler

Writer Director Producer Actor

Born
December 7, 1909
Age at death
77 years old
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Years active
1940 – 1986
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35

Credits

16

Movies

0

TV series

47

Years active

0

Awards won

The life and career of Arch Oboler

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Career timeline

  1. 1909 · Born

    Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA

  2. 1940 · Screen debut

    Escape (Movie)

  3. 1945 · Directing debut

    Bewitched (Movie)

  4. 1945 · First production

    Strange Holiday (Movie)

  5. 1947 · Breakthrough

    Christmas Eve (Movie)

  6. 1986 · Latest release

    Christmas Eve (Movie)

  7. 1987 · Died

    March 19, 1987

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Drama10
  • Science Fiction4
  • Tv Movie3
  • Comedy3
  • Horror2
  • Crime2
Most popular title Five 1951 6.6

Known for

Frequent collaborators

People who appear most often alongside Arch Oboler in our catalogue.

Filmography

  1. 1958 Hi Grandma! as Narrator Movie
  1. 1973 Domo Arigato Movie
  2. 1966 The Bubble Movie
  3. 1961 1+1: Exploring The Kinsey Reports Movie
  4. 1958 Hi Grandma! Movie
  5. 1953 The Twonky Movie
  6. 1951 Five Movie
  7. 1945 Strange Holiday Movie
  1. 1973 Domo Arigato Movie
  2. 1966 The Bubble Movie
  3. 1961 1+1: Exploring The Kinsey Reports Movie
  4. 1958 Hi Grandma! Movie
  5. 1953 The Twonky Movie
  6. 1952 Bwana Devil Movie
  7. 1951 Five Movie
  8. 1947 The Arnelo Affair Movie
  9. 1945 Strange Holiday Movie
  10. 1945 Bewitched Movie
  1. 1973 Domo Arigato Movie
  2. 1966 The Bubble Movie
  3. 1958 Hi Grandma! Movie
  4. 1953 The Twonky Movie
  5. 1951 Five Movie
  6. 1947 The Arnelo Affair Movie
  7. 1945 Bewitched Movie
  1. 1986 Christmas Eve Movie
  2. 1948 On Our Merry Way Movie
  3. 1947 Christmas Eve Movie
  4. 1945 Bewitched Movie
  1. 1961 1+1: Exploring The Kinsey Reports Movie
  2. 1952 Bwana Devil Movie
  3. 1945 Strange Holiday Movie
  4. 1943 Gangway for Tomorrow Movie
  5. 1940 Escape Movie
  1. 1972 Lights Out Movie

Quick facts

When did Arch Oboler die?

Arch Oboler died on March 19, 1987 at the age of 77.

Where was Arch Oboler born?

Arch Oboler was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

What was Arch Oboler’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Arch Oboler is Escape (1940).

How many movies and series has Arch Oboler made?

Our catalogue lists 16 titles for Arch Oboler: 16 movies and 0 TV series.

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