Herbert Philbrick | |
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| Born | May 11, 1915 |
| Died | August 16, 1993 (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Central Cemetery, Rye, New Hampshire |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Northeastern University |
| Occupation | Advertising executive |
| Known for | Infiltrating the Communist Party |
| Notable work | I Led Three Lives |
Herbert Arthur Philbrick (May 11, 1915 – August 16, 1993) was a Boston-area advertising executive who was encouraged by the FBI to infiltrate the Communist Party USA between 1940 and 1949.[2] His autobiography was the basis for the 1950s television series I Led 3 Lives.
- ^ Long, Tom (August 18, 1993). "Herbert Philbrick, ex-FBI spy; life inspired book, '50s TV show". The Boston Globe. p. 29. Retrieved November 27, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ O'Connor. Michael. Crisis, Pursued by Disaster, Followed Closely by Catastrophe. 2007, Random House ISBN 978-0-375-50479-2, pp. 266–275