Arny Freeman

Acting

Arny Freeman

Born August 28, 1908 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died February 13, 1986 · aged 77

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 appe…

Known For

PhffftPhffft · 1954
Phffft
6.21954
MovieComedyRomance
Robert and Nina Tracey resolve to live separate lives when their eight-year marriage dissolves into disagreements and divorce. But their separate attempts to get back out on the dating scene have a funny way of bringing them together.
The Valachi PapersThe Valachi Papers · 1972
The Valachi Papers
6.51972
MovieCrimeDrama
When Joe Valachi has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese, he must take desperate steps to protect himself while in prison. An unsuccessful attempt to slit his throat puts him over the edge to break the sacred code of silence.
One Touch of VenusOne Touch of Venus · 1955
One Touch of Venus
7.31955
MovieMusicComedy
While touring a museum, Rodney Hatch, an unremarkable barber, places an engagement ring intended for his girlfriend on the hand of a statue of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. From Mount Olympus, Venus witnesses the event and decides to visit Rodney on Earth by magically inhabiting the statue. Hilarity ensues when she starts to fall in love with Rodney and competes with his girlfriend for his attentions. This television version of Kurt Weill's successful Broadway musical is much more faithful to the stage version than the 1948 Ava Gardner film, which changed the story considerably and cut most of the songs.
The Brain That Wouldn't DieThe Brain That Wouldn't Die · 1962
The Brain That Wouldn't Die
4.71962
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.
The Super CopsThe Super Cops · 1974
The Super Cops
5.91974
MovieActionComedy
The true story of two New York City cops. Greenberg & Hantz fought the system, became detectives and were known on the streets as "Batman & Robin."
PopiPopi · 1969
Popi
6.31969
MovieComedyDrama
Abraham, a Puerto Rican single parent with two boys, is becoming very worried about them living in their rundown neighborhood when one day he notices that escaping Cubans are lionized and given exceptional benefits. He schemes to have his sons washed ashore as Cuban immigrants to be adopted by rich Anglos.
Miracle On 34th StreetMiracle On 34th Street · 1959
Miracle On 34th Street
7.31959
MovieFamilyDrama
In this charming TV adaptation of the 1947 film classic, a kindly old gentleman (Ed Wynn) working as a Macy's department store Santa causes a commotion when he claims to be the real St. Nick. Forced to prove his sanity, he is taken to court where he must convince the judge and his friends that he actually is Santa Claus. The faith of one skeptical little girl (Susan Gordon) and a Christmas miracle are the keys to his true identity.
TerracesTerraces · 1977
Terraces
5.41977
MovieTV MovieDrama
Story of the various joys and crises of neighbors who share terraces in a high-rise apartment building.

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