★ Acting
1935 – 2001
· Parris Island, South Carolina, U.S.
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Active 1967–2023
John Phillips, born in 1935, is best known as the leader of the Mamas & the Papas, but he also ventured into film. In Torture Garden (1967), he plays a central role in this anthology horror that weaves together tales of the macabre and the surreal. His transition from music to acting highlights his diverse artistic abilities, contributing a distinct flavor to the film's exploration of fear and fantasy. Phillips' involvement in such a cult classic cements his place in the realm of 1960s counterculture.
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Torture Garden
1967
★ 6.3
as Eddie Storm (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood")
Five people visit a fairground sideshow run by the sinister Dr. Diabolo. Having shown them a handful of haunted-house-style attractions, he promises them a genuinely scary experience if they will pay extra.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
13 credits
2020s
2 credits
2000s
2 credits
2005
California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas
as Himself (Archival Footage)
Movie
★ 7.8
1980s
1 credit
1960s
3 credits
Crew Credits
1970s
2 credits
1960s
1 credit