Actors - Allan Arbus

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Allan Arbus (born February 15, 1918, New York City) is a Jewish-American actor perhaps most well-known for his role as psychiatrist Dr. Sidney Freedman on the television series M*A*S*H
.

Arbus' first wife was photographer Diane Nemerov, whom he married in 1941. During the 1940s, Arbus became a photographer for the United States Army and afterward set up a photographic advertising business with his wife. The pair had two children, photographer Amy Arbus and writer and art director Doon Arbus. The couple divorced in 1959, and Diane Arbus went on to become one of the most notable American photographers of the late 20th century. Arbus later married Irish-American actress Mariclare Costello.

Allan's acting career took off after he landed the lead role in Robert Downey Sr.'s cult film Greaser's Palace in 1972. This led to his later recurring role as Maj. Sidney Freedman on M*A*S*H
as well as other television and film work.

Trivia

Allan at one time before he became an actor, was so taken by Benny Goodman's recordings that he took up playing the clarinet.

Diane & Allans studio/living quarters were at 319 E 72st NYC. His neighbor and friend was Bob Brown actor (TV Here Come the Brides). It's probably how he became interested in acting.

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