Maurice Brenner

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Maurice Brenner
Maurice Brenner in The Phil Silvers Show 1956.jpg
Brenner in The Phil Silvers Show, 1956
Born
Morris Brenner

(1914-08-25)August 25, 1914
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 25, 2005(2005-08-25) (aged 91)
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1955–1993
Spouse(s)
Judith Brenner
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(died. 1998)​
[1]

Morris Brenner (August 25, 1914 – August 25, 2005)[1] was an American actor. He was best known for playing Pvt. Irving Fleischman in The Phil Silvers Show.

Life and career[]

Brenner was born in Chicago, Illinois. He began his career in 1948, as appearing in the Broadway play The Bees and the Flowers, playing the role of the "Drayman".[2]

Later in his career, Brenner appeared and starred in other Broadway plays, as his theatre credits includes, The Madwoman of Chaillot, playing the roles of "The Shoe-Lace Peddler" and "One of the Prospectors",[3][4] Two's Company, playing the role of the "Camera Man",[2] Sing Till Tomorrow, playing the role of "George Faulkner",[5] Lunatics and Lovers, playing the roles of the "Waiter", "Bellboy" and "Joe Gonz",[2][6] Julia, Jake and Uncle Joe, playing the role of "Professor Rasenik",[7] The Beauty Part, assistant stage-managing, playing the role of the "Camera Man" and replacement roles of "Bunce Hagedorn", "Seymour Krumgold" and "Hennepin Wagnerian",[8] Once for the Asking, playing the role of the "Taxi Driver",[9] Fiddler on the Roof, playing the role of "Avram"[2] and Minor Miracle, playing the roles of the "Reporter" and "Herman Wekstein".[7]

In 1950s-1993, Brenner began his television career where he was originally hired to play the role of "Pvt. Duane Doberman" on the sitcom television series The Phil Silvers Show, but was recast to the role of "Pvt. Irving Fleischman", when Maurice Gosfield came and auditioned for the role.[10][11] He continued his career, mainly appearing in Broadway plays and television, as his television credits includes, Naked City, Car 54, Where Are You?, East Side/West Side, The Dick Van Dyke Show,[12] and Tribeca.[13][14] Brenner also appeared in films, as his film credits includes, Lilith, Mirage, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Sweet Lorraine and American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy.[13][14]

In 1993, Brenner retired his career, last appearing in the anthology drama television series Tribeca.

Death[]

Brenner died in August 2005, at his 91th birthday at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey.[15]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
1955 The New Recruits Pvt. Duane Doberman TV Movie
1959 Keep in Step Pvt. Irving Fleischman TV Movie
1964 Lilith Mr. Gordon uncredited
1965 Mirage Minor Role uncredited
1985 The Purple Rose of Cairo Diner Patron
1987 Sweet Lorraine Marie's Grandfather
1989 American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
1955-1959 The Phil Silvers Show Pvt. Irving Fleischman 132 episodes
1955-1956 The Ed Sullivan Show Pvt. Irving Fleischman/Himself 2 episodes
1961-1963 Car 54, Where Are You? Officer Kramer/Alvin Broos/Officer Julie - Dispatcher 5 episodes
1962 Naked City Milk Man 1 episode
1963 East Side/West Side 1 episode
1964 The Dick Van Dyke Show Mr. Little 1 episode
1993 Tribeca Max 1 episode

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Maurice Brenner Obituary (1914 - 2005)". legacy.com. The New York Times. April 22, 2021. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ a b c d "Maurice Brenner". Playbill. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  3. ^ Giraudoux, Valency, Jean, Maurice (1974). The Madwoman of Chaillot. Dramatists Play Service. p. 3. ISBN 9780822207146 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Daily News from New York, New York - 52". Daily News. New York, New York. December 29, 1948. p. 52 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Daily News from New York, New York - 407". Daily News. New York, New York. December 29, 1953. p. 407 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Daily News from New York, New York - 371". Daily News. New York, New York. December 15, 1954. p. 371 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ a b "Maurice Brenner". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  8. ^ "The Beauty Part". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  9. ^ Leonard, William (1986). Once was Enough. Scarecrow Press. p. 142. ISBN 9780810819092 – via Google Books.
  10. ^ Everitt, David (March 2001). King of the Half Hour: Nat Hiken and the Golden Age of TV Comedy. Syracuse University Press. p. 103 – via Google Books.
  11. ^ Nesteroff, Kilph (November 3, 2015). The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, and the History of American Comedy. Grove Atlantic. p. 142. ISBN 9780802190864. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021 – via Google Books & Wayback Machine.
  12. ^ Waldron, Vince (2001). The Official Dick Van Dyke Show Book: The Definitive History and Ultimate Viewer's Guide to Television's Most Enduring Comedy. Applause. p. 353. ISBN 9781557834539 – via Google Books.
  13. ^ a b "Maurice Brenner". TV Guide. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  14. ^ a b Lentz, Harris (May 4, 2006). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2005. McFarland. p. 44 – via Google Books.
  15. ^ "Paid Notice: Deaths BRENNER, MAURICE". The New York Times. August 29, 2005. Archived from the original on May 29, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2021 – via Wayback Machine.

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