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Arny Freeman
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Arny Freeman

1908 – 1986 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Active 1954–2025

Born in Chicago in 1908, Arny Freeman was a character actor whose career spanned several decades, culminating in his role in The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962). His work in this cult classic showcases his ability to embody eccentric roles, contributing to the film's offbeat charm. Freeman's extensive background in theater and television provided a solid foundation for his performances, allowing him to navigate the peculiarities of exploitation cinema with ease. His presence in The Brain That Wouldn't Die adds a layer of authenticity to the film's bizarre narrative.

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The Brain That Wouldn't Die

The Brain That Wouldn't Die

1962 ★ 4.6
as Photographer

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.

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Filmography

22 credits
2020s 1 credit
2025
Phantasmatapes as Photographer (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1970s 16 credits
1977
Terraces as Martin Robbins
Movie ★ 5.4
1977
TV ★ 7.2
1976
Popi as Mr. Penuelas
TV ★ 6.5
1976
TV ★ 7.3
1975
Barney Miller as Mr. Rosten
TV ★ 7.4
1975
Barney Miller as Victor Newell
TV ★ 7.4
1975
Barney Miller as Milton Holly / Mr. Science
TV ★ 7.4
1975
Barney Miller as Herbert Emery
TV ★ 7.4
1975
Barney Miller as Philip Helm
TV ★ 7.4
1974
The Super Cops as Judge Benny Kellner
Movie ★ 5.9
1973
Movie ★ 6.0
1973
Kojak as Sheldon
TV ★ 7.1
1972
The Valachi Papers as Warden (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1972
Maude as Mr. MacDonald
TV ★ 6.9
1971
TV ★ 7.8
1960s 2 credits
1969
Popi as Diaz
Movie ★ 6.3
1962
Movie ★ 4.7
1950s 3 credits
1959
Miracle On 34th Street as Lou - Post Office Employee
Movie ★ 7.3
1955
Movie ★ 7.3
1954
Phffft as Language Teacher (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1