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.

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 + Mickey Freeman film and television credits Year Title Role Notes 1954 Inner Sanctum Photographer 1 episode 1954 Goodyear Television Playhouse 1 episode 1955 The New Recruits Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman TV movie 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 special 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 1973 Shamus Pimp Film 1982 Born Beautiful Newspaper Dealer TV movie 1986 The Equalizer Comedian Episode: "Counterfire" 1998 Karaoke Knight Retired Sailor Short film. Showtime