Biography
Philip Bruns (May 2, 1931 – February 8, 2012) was an American television and movie actor and writer. He portrayed George Shumway, the father of Mary Hartman on the 1970s comedic series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Morty Seinfeld, the father of Jerry Seinfeld, in the 1990 second episode of Seinfeld.
Acted in 80
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Johnny Skidmarks
Old Coot
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
Mr. Beasley
- 1997
- 1996
The Trigger Effect
Mr. Schaefer
Ed
Clarence
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
Love Bites
Vinnie Helsting
- 1992
The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them
Irv Crown
- 1990
Dead Men Don't Die
Nolan
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
All Is Forgiven
George Aldrich · 1 episode
Betrayed by Innocence
Judge Mendola
- 1985
- 1984
Airwolf: The Movie
Mitch, the Director
- 1983
- 1982
My Favorite Year
Fed. Marshal Holt / Featured Player
- 1981
- 1980
The Gold Bug
Tattoo
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
Corvette Summer
Gil
- 1977
The Chopped Liver Brothers
Mr. Ruth
- 1976
Nickelodeon
Duncan
- 1975
The Kansas City Massacre
Capt. Jackson
Isis
Jack Evans · 1 episode
Flash and the Firecat
Mr. Walley
Last Hours Before Morning
Max
Rock-a-Die Baby
Lt. John Anderson
Target Risk
Marty
- 1974
Sons and Daughters
TV
Harry and Tonto
Burt
Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita
Movie
The Family Kovack
Jo-Jo Linsen
- 1973
Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside
Brack
- 1972
- 1971
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
Gallagher
Taking Off
Policeman
- 1970
Jenny
Fred Callahan
1960s
- 1969
Let Me Hear You Whisper
Dan
- 1968
The Swimmer
Biswangers' Pool Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1967
- 1966
- 1965
A Thousand Clowns
The Man in the Restaurant
- 1962
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Sketch Actor · 1 episode
- 1961
- 1960
1950s
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Det. LaMonica · 1 episode