Mickey Freeman

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
Freeman (right) with The Phil Silvers Show cast, 1957
Born
Irving "Mickey" Freeman

(1917-02-12)February 12, 1917
New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 21, 2010(2010-09-21) (aged 93)
New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian

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. 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

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1955The New RecruitsPvt. Fielding ZimmermanTV movie
1959Keep In StepPvt. Fielding ZimmermanTV movie
1973ShamusPimp
1982Born BeautifulNewspaper DealerTV movie

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1954Inner SanctumPhotographer1 episode
1954Goodyear Television Playhouse1 episode
1955-1959The Phil Silvers ShowPvt. Fielding Zimmerman133 episodes
1955-1956The Ed Sullivan ShowPvt. Fielding Zimmerman/Himself2 episodes
1960DeadlineRobertson1 episode
1960Celebrity Talent ScoutsHimself1 episode
1961-1963Naked CityErvin Wolinsky/Bartender/Costumer3 episodes
1963The Lloyd Bridges ShowMaginot Stillman1 episode
1967Pat Boone in HollywoodHimself1 episode
1986The EqualizerComedian1 episode

References
  1. Friedman, Drew (2011). Even More Old Jewish Comedians. Fantagraphics Books. p. 3. ISBN 9781606994894 – via Google Books.
  2. "Paid Notice: Deaths Freeman, Irving". The New York Times. September 23, 2010. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  3. "Mickey Freeman, Co-Star of The Phil Silvers Show". Television Academy. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  4. Lentz, Harris (May 2, 2011). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2010. McFarland. p. 143. ISBN 9780786441754 – via Google Books.
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