Arny Freeman

Born: 1908-08-28

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Arny Freeman (August 28, 1908 —February 13, 1986) was a Chicago-born American character actor. He appeared in commercials, television series episodes, Broadway plays, and motion pictures; he was also credited as Arnie Freeman and as Arnold Freeman. He was interviewed in Studs Terkel’s Working and appeared in the Broadway musical adaptation of the book.

Among the television series in which he appeared are Naked City (1958, 1959 and 1961 [two episodes]), NBC Friday Night Special Presentation (1959's "Miracle on 34th Street"), Have Gun, Will Travel (1961), The Untouchables (1961, 1962), Kojak (1975), Maude (1976), The Jeffersons (1976), Barnaby Jones (1977), All in the Family (1977), The Incredible Hulk (1978) and Barney Miller (in 6 episodes, 1976 to 1981).

Freeman appeared in feature films, including Phffft! (1954), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), Popi (1969), The Valachi Papers (1972) and The Super Cops (1974).

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Known For

Phffft
The Valachi Papers
The Brain That Wouldn't Die
One Touch of Venus
The Super Cops
Popi
Miracle On 34th Street
Terraces
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
Much Ado About Nothing

Top Movie Credits

Phffft Language Teacher (uncredited)
The Valachi Papers Warden (uncredited)
The Super Cops Judge Benny Kellner
Popi Diaz
Miracle On 34th Street Lou - Post Office Employee
Terraces Martin Robbins