Arnold Friedman

Arnold Friedman was an American actor who had a long and distinguished career in film, television, and theater. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1925, Friedman was a member of the Actors Studio and appeared in over 150 films, television shows, and plays throughout his career.

Friedman began his acting career at a young age, studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City. He made his Broadway debut in the revival of “The Country Girl” in 1954, followed by appearances in “The Three Sisters” and “The Rose Tattoo”. Friedman also appeared in numerous television series, including “The Twilight Zone”, “Kojak”, and “Dallas”.

In film, Friedman had memorable roles in “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968), “The Boys in the Band” (1970), and “The Out of Towners” (1970). He also appeared in the classic films “The Exorcist” (1973) and “The Godfather: Part II” (1974).

Friedman was also an accomplished stage actor, appearing in a number of classic plays such as “Death of a Salesman”, “A Streetcar Named Desire”, and “The Glass Menagerie”. He also received critical acclaim for his performance as Willy Loman in a 1987 revival of “Death of a Salesman”.

Friedman received four Tony Award nominations for his performances in “The Rose Tattoo” (1955), “The Glass Menagerie” (1974), “The Price” (1974), and “Death of a Salesman” (1987). He also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “The Godfather: Part II”.

Friedman was known for his intense and powerful performances, and was revered as one of the greatest character actors of his generation. He passed away in 1998 at the age of 73.