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American stage/film/tv actor. A former U.S. Marine, Carey was wounded as part of the ships detachment of the USS Franklin during World War II and served again in the Korean War. One of his earliest roles was at Lt. (jg) Bob Perry in John Waynes Operation Pacific. Carey also made appearances in films such as I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951), This Woman Is Dangerous with Joan Crawford (1952) Calamity Jane with Doris Day (1953), Pushover (1954), Mister Roberts (1955), The Long Gray Line (1955) and Monster (1979). Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born: Wed Jul 15 1925 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Birthplace: Hackensack, United States
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1950-1989
Spouse: Barbara Heller (m. 1955)
Children: 2
Carey Philip (born July 15, 1925) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Dr. Charles Tyler on the CBS soap opera Search for Tomorrow (1951-1952), as Buzz Murdoch on the CBS soap opera The Guiding Light (1952-1956), and as Dr. Tom Horton on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives (1965-1989).
Philip was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, the son of Carey B. Philip, a lawyer, and his wife, Helen (née Tracey). He attended the Hackensack High School and the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied pre-law. After graduating from college, Philip served in the United States Navy during World War II.
After the war, Philip began his acting career in summer stock and off-Broadway productions. He made his Broadway debut in 1950 in the play "The Country Girl". In 1951, he joined the cast of the CBS soap opera Search for Tomorrow, playing the role of Dr. Charles Tyler. He left the show in 1952 to join the cast of the CBS soap opera The Guiding Light, playing the role of Buzz Murdoch. He left the show in 1956 to join the cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, playing the role of Dr. Tom Horton. He left the show in 1989.
Philip has also appeared in a number of films, including "The Girl Can't Help It" (1956), "The Last Angry Man" (1959), "The Chapman Report" (1962), and "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972). He has also appeared in a number of television shows, including "The Twilight Zone" (1959), "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1960), and "The Fugitive" (1963).
Philip is married to Barbara Heller, a former actress. They have two children, a son and a daughter.
Carey Philip is not active on social media.
Carey Philip is retired from acting.
Carey Philip is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Carey Philip is a recipient of the Daytime Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement.