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stevea · 03-16-2020, 07:40 AM

...has anyone ever heard of anyone named Gilbert? I never have!

Torgo · 03-16-2020, 08:00 AM

Not in person, but two celebs that come to mind...

Gilbert Gottfried

Gil Gerard (Gill is short for Gilbert)

Scrabjan1 · 03-16-2020, 11:52 AM

Gil Favor on Rawhide.
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape starring the stunning Johnny Depp.
Filbert is another obscure name. On LITB in Wally and Dudley Wally asks Dud if he would rather walk to school on Filbert St.

stevea · 03-16-2020, 12:04 PM

Our neighbor growing up was named Bert, and we found out it was short for Humbert. Never heard of that one other than him.

I think I've seen the name Gil Fates in production credits. Is Gil aways short for Gilbert?

GentlemanJim · 03-16-2020, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

I think I've seen the name Gil Fates in production credits. Is Gil aways short for Gilbert?

Nope. I worked for a company owned by a man named Guilford for quite a few years. He signed all his correspondence "Gil"

MA · 03-16-2020, 12:16 PM

There's Gilbert O'Sullivan.

GentlemanJim · 03-16-2020, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

, and we found out it was short for Humbert. Never heard of that one other than him.

You'll see a few Latino ball players named "Humberto" from time to time.

stevea · 03-16-2020, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MA

There's Gilbert O'Sullivan.

Alone again, naturally.

Haskell · 03-17-2020, 01:29 AM

Another semi-famous Gilbert is Gilbert Blythe from the Anne of Green Gables series.

stevea · 03-17-2020, 08:54 AM

Joseph Gilbert Fates (September 29, 1914, Newark, New Jersey - May 1, 2000, New York City) was an American television producer.

Nicknamed "Gil", Fates was the executive producer of What's My Line? Fates produced the game show its entire quarter-century span of CBS and syndicated runs. Fates and panelist Arlene Francis (who debuted on the second week) were with the show from 1950 until it ended in 1975. Fates also hosted CBS Television Quiz, the first television game show ever to be broadcast regularly; and was credited as a creative consultant on Play Your Cards Right, the British version of Goodson-Todman's Card Sharks. Before World War II, he was a stage actor. He also wrote a book in 1978 called What's My Line? The History of America's Most Famous Panel Show. (from Wikipedia)

Tankeryanker · 03-18-2020, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Haskell

Another semi-famous Gilbert is Gilbert Blythe from the Anne of Green Gables series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV2LoKFOM_I

Hazel Anyday · 03-18-2020, 08:51 PM

Let us not forget one of my heroes, Humbert Humbert from the book & movie Lolita.

TSMIV · 03-18-2020, 11:54 PM

Yes. My mom's brothers had a friend named Gilbert. It was sort of a popular name in 40s and 50s.

Scrabjan1 · 03-20-2020, 09:04 AM

Not Gilbert but we knew a guy they called Burt. His real name, Warburton!!!!! Hey Warburton Cleaver. Sorry that’s not Ward. Oh yes Humbert Humbert- James Mason.

stevea · 03-20-2020, 04:22 PM

Is Burt/Bert a nickname for anything besides Humbert or Warburton?

On LITB was the only Bert/Burt the unseen shoe salesman that the crooked one asked about a skate size?

03-16-2020, 07:40 AM	#1
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,435	On TV or In Person... ...has anyone ever heard of anyone named Gilbert? I never have!

03-16-2020, 08:00 AM	#2
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,057	Not in person, but two celebs that come to mind... Gilbert Gottfried Gil Gerard (Gill is short for Gilbert)
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03-18-2020, 08:51 PM	#12
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03-16-2020, 11:52 AM	#3
Scrabjan1 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,521	Gil Favor on Rawhide. What’s Eating Gilbert Grape starring the stunning Johnny Depp. Filbert is another obscure name. On LITB in Wally and Dudley Wally asks Dud if he would rather walk to school on Filbert St.

03-16-2020, 12:04 PM	#4
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,435	Our neighbor growing up was named Bert, and we found out it was short for Humbert. Never heard of that one other than him. I think I've seen the name Gil Fates in production credits. Is Gil aways short for Gilbert?

03-17-2020, 01:29 AM	#9
Haskell Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 27, 2020 Posts: 24	Another semi-famous Gilbert is Gilbert Blythe from the Anne of Green Gables series.

03-17-2020, 08:54 AM	#10
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,435	Joseph Gilbert Fates (September 29, 1914, Newark, New Jersey - May 1, 2000, New York City) was an American television producer. Nicknamed "Gil", Fates was the executive producer of What's My Line? Fates produced the game show its entire quarter-century span of CBS and syndicated runs. Fates and panelist Arlene Francis (who debuted on the second week) were with the show from 1950 until it ended in 1975. Fates also hosted CBS Television Quiz, the first television game show ever to be broadcast regularly; and was credited as a creative consultant on Play Your Cards Right, the British version of Goodson-Todman's Card Sharks. Before World War II, he was a stage actor. He also wrote a book in 1978 called What's My Line? The History of America's Most Famous Panel Show. (from Wikipedia)

03-18-2020, 11:54 PM	#13
TSMIV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 29, 2018 Location: Arkansas Posts: 696	Yes. My mom's brothers had a friend named Gilbert. It was sort of a popular name in 40s and 50s.

03-20-2020, 09:04 AM	#14
Scrabjan1 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,521	Not Gilbert but we knew a guy they called Burt. His real name, Warburton!!!!! Hey Warburton Cleaver. Sorry that’s not Ward. Oh yes Humbert Humbert- James Mason.

03-20-2020, 04:22 PM	#15
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,435	Is Burt/Bert a nickname for anything besides Humbert or Warburton? On LITB was the only Bert/Burt the unseen shoe salesman that the crooked one asked about a skate size?