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Mickey Freeman 
Summary
Irving "Mickey" Freeman (February 12, 1917 – September 21, 2010) was an American actor and comedian. He was best known for playing Private Fielding Zimmerman in the American sitcom television series The Phil Silvers Show.[1]
Mickey Freeman | |
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 Freeman (right) with The Phil Silvers Show cast, 1957 | |
| Born | Irving "Mickey" Freeman February 12, 1917 New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 2010 (aged 93) New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
Career edit
Freeman guest-starred in television programs, including Naked City, The Equalizer and The Lloyd Bridges Show. He also made two appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and worked as a cruise ship comedian.
He had been a member of the New York Friars Club since January 1987.[2]
Freeman died in September 2010 at New York City, New York, at the age of 93.[3][4]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Shamus | Pimp | |
| 1982 | Born Beautiful | Newspaper Dealer | TV movie |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Inner Sanctum | Photographer | 1 episode |
| 1954 | Goodyear Television Playhouse | 1 episode | |
| 1955 | The New Recruits | Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman | TV pilot |
| 1955-1959 | The Phil Silvers Show | Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman | 133 episodes |
| 1959 | The Phil Silvers Pontiac Special: Keep in Step | Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman | TV show |
| 1955-1956 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman/Himself | 2 episodes |
| 1960 | Deadline | Robertson | 1 episode |
| 1960 | Celebrity Talent Scouts | Himself | 1 episode |
| 1961-1963 | Naked City | Ervin Wolinsky/Bartender/Costumer | 3 episodes |
| 1963 | The Lloyd Bridges Show | Maginot Stillman | 1 episode |
| 1967 | Pat Boone in Hollywood | Himself | 1 episode |
| 1986 | The Equalizer | Comedian | 1 episode |
References edit
- ^ Friedman, Drew (2011). Even More Old Jewish Comedians. Fantagraphics Books. p. 3. ISBN 9781606994894 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Paid Notice: Deaths Freeman, Irving". The New York Times. September 23, 2010. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ "Mickey Freeman, Co-Star of The Phil Silvers Show". Television Academy. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ Lentz, Harris (May 2, 2011). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2010. McFarland. p. 143. ISBN 9780786441754 – via Google Books.
External links edit
- Mickey Freeman at IMDb