George Tobias was a beloved American character actor who brought warmth and authenticity to countless film and television roles from the 1930s through the 1970s. Best known for his portrayal of Abner Kravitz, the nosy neighbor on the hit TV series 'Bewitched,' Tobias became a household name through his masterful ability to embody everyman characters with both humor and heart.
Known for: Bewitched (Abner Kravitz), Yankee Doodle Dandy, Adventures of Robin Hood, The Strawberry Blonde, My Sister Eileen
George Tobias's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Manhattan, United States (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Cancer | 21° 18' 48" | |
| ☽Moon | Cancer | 2° 39' 26" | |
| ☿Mercury | Cancer | 19° 42' 45" | R |
| ♀Venus | Leo | 11° 20' 16" | |
| ♂Mars | Libra | 0° 22' 43" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Capricorn | 6° 26' 25" | R |
| ♄Saturn | Capricorn | 12° 27' 30" | R |
| ♅Uranus | Sagittarius | 13° 29' 20" | R |
| ♆Neptune | Gemini | 29° 48' 37" | |
| ♇Pluto | Gemini | 17° 57' 53" | |
| ☊Rahu | Scorpio | 19° 31' 43" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Taurus | 19° 31' 43" | R |
Note: George Tobias's exact birth time is not publicly recorded. This chart shows planetary positions computed at 12:00 UTC on the birth date — accurate for slow-moving planets (Mars through Pluto) but the Moon position may be off by up to half a sign. Ascendant and houses are not shown.
Birth Details
- Date
- July 14, 1901
- Place
- Manhattan
- Country
- United States
- Timezone
Zodiac Profile
- Sun Sign
- Cancer
- Element
- Water
- Quality
- Cardinal
- Ruling Planet
- Moon
Human Design Profile
Birth time unknown - type is accurate; authority & profile may vary.
Incarnation Cross
Right Angle Cross of Gates 62/61/42/32
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Hermit Crab
Like the hermit crab, this Cancer native possessed a protective shell while maintaining an adventurous spirit that aligned perfectly with his Life Path 5 energy. Tobias could retreat into comfortable, familiar roles yet constantly explored new creative territories throughout his decades-long career. The hermit crab's ability to find home wherever it goes mirrors how Tobias made every character feel authentically lived-in and relatable.
Archetype
The Gentle Explorer
Tobias embodied the rare combination of Cancer's nurturing stability with Life Path 5's adventurous curiosity. He approached each role as a new journey while maintaining the emotional depth and protective instincts of his water sign nature. This archetype allowed him to be both the reliable character actor studios could count on and the versatile performer who could breathe fresh life into any part.
Power Planet
Moon — His lunar influence granted him an intuitive understanding of human nature that made every character feel like someone you knew personally.
Elemental Dominance
Water (Cancer) — This elemental influence gave Tobias his remarkable emotional intelligence and ability to intuitively understand the deeper motivations of every character he portrayed. Water's flowing nature allowed him to adapt seamlessly between comedic and dramatic roles while maintaining authentic emotional resonance.
Fame Signature
Tobias's success stemmed from Cancer's natural ability to connect emotionally with audiences combined with his Life Path 5's gift for adaptability across genres. His moon-ruled sensitivity allowed him to tap into universal human experiences, while his explorer nature kept him fresh and engaging across decades of work. The combination created a performer who could be both comfortingly familiar and surprisingly dynamic.
Shadow Side
His Cancerian tendency toward self-protection sometimes limited his willingness to take bigger creative risks, potentially keeping him in comfortable character actor territory rather than pursuing leading roles. The tension between his water sign's need for security and his Life Path 5's craving for adventure occasionally manifested as career conservatism that may have constrained his full potential.
Numerology
5
Life Path
The Explorer
6
Expression
The Nurturer
5
Soul Urge
The Explorer
1
Personality
The Leader
The combination of Cancer sun and Life Path 5 created a unique performer who could provide emotional anchor points while constantly evolving his craft. His Cancerian depths provided the emotional foundation that made audiences trust and connect with him, while his Life Path 5 energy drove him to continuously explore new facets of human nature through his diverse roles. This blend of security and adventure made him both a reliable presence and an endlessly interesting performer.
Lucky Gemstones
Aquamarine
Primary - Life Path 5
Pearl
Secondary - Cancer Sun Sign
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