| Mickey Freeman | |
|---|---|
 Freeman (right) with The Phil Silvers Show cast, 1957 | |
| Born | Irving "Mickey" Freeman (1917-02-12)February 12, 1917 New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 2010(2010-09-21) (aged 93) New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
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.
Career
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.
Freeman died in September 2010 at New York City, New York, at the age of 93.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
- 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.