Mickey Freeman
Mickey Freeman | |
|---|---|
 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 | Actor, comedian |
Irving "Mickey" Freeman (February 12, 1917 – September 21, 2010) was an American actor and comedian. He was best known for playing "Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman" in the American sitcom television series The Phil Silvers Show.[1]
Freeman guest-starred in television programs, including Naked City, The Equalizer and The Lloyd Bridges Show. He also appeared in The Ed Sullivan Show for two episodes. He had been a member of the New York Friars Club since, January 1987.[2] Freeman died on September 2010 at New York City, New York, at the age of 93.[3][4]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | The New Recruits | Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman | TV Movie |
| 1959 | Keep In Step | Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman | TV Movie |
| 1973 | Shamus | Pimp | |
| 1982 | Born Beautiful | Newspaper Dealer | TV Movie |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Inner Sanctum | Photographer | 1 episode |
| 1954 | Goodyear Television Playhouse | 1 episode | |
| 1955-1959 | The Phil Silvers Show | Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman | 133 episodes |
| 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[]
- ^ 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[]
Categories:
- 1917 births
- 2010 deaths
- People from New York (state)
- American male television actors
- Male actors from New York City
- American actors