Joey Forman
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Born Name:
Joseph Forman
Born Date: November 18, 1929
Born Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died Date: December 9, 1982
Died Place: Los Angeles, California
Occupations: Actor, comedian
Brief Biography: Joey Forman best known for his guest roles on classic 1960s sitcoms and his work as a stand-up comic.
Early Life and Career:
Early Start: He began in local radio before moving to Las Vegas, where he gained attention as the opening act for Mickey Rooney.
Breakthrough: Co-starred as Rooney’s best friend, Freddy, in the sitcom The Mickey Rooney Show: Hey, Mulligan (1954–1955).
Iconic TV & Film Roles:
Forman was a frequent guest star, often playing eccentric or parodic characters:
Get Smart: Portrayed "Harry Hoo," a parody of detective Charlie Chan, and later appeared as Agent 13 in the film The Nude Bomb (1980).
The Monkees: Played memorable villains, including the jealous kids' show host "Captain Crocodile" and the criminal "Dragonman".
Bewitched: Appeared in the classic role of "Ho Ho the Clown".
MAS*H: Guest-starred in the final episode of the first season as a comedian performing for the troops.
Film Credits: Appeared in Jerry Lewis’s The Errand Boy (1961), Candy (1968), and The Wheeler Dealers (1963).
The Mashuganishi Yogi:
In 1968, Forman created a popular comedy character called "The Mashuganishi Yogi," a parody of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Working with fellow comedian Bill Dana, he released a comedy album based on this character, featuring faux press conferences and stereotypical Indian accents which were common in comedy at that time.
Born Date: November 18, 1929
Born Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died Date: December 9, 1982
Died Place: Los Angeles, California
Occupations: Actor, comedian
Brief Biography: Joey Forman best known for his guest roles on classic 1960s sitcoms and his work as a stand-up comic.
Early Life and Career:
Early Start: He began in local radio before moving to Las Vegas, where he gained attention as the opening act for Mickey Rooney.
Breakthrough: Co-starred as Rooney’s best friend, Freddy, in the sitcom The Mickey Rooney Show: Hey, Mulligan (1954–1955).
Iconic TV & Film Roles:
Forman was a frequent guest star, often playing eccentric or parodic characters:
Get Smart: Portrayed "Harry Hoo," a parody of detective Charlie Chan, and later appeared as Agent 13 in the film The Nude Bomb (1980).
The Monkees: Played memorable villains, including the jealous kids' show host "Captain Crocodile" and the criminal "Dragonman".
Bewitched: Appeared in the classic role of "Ho Ho the Clown".
MAS*H: Guest-starred in the final episode of the first season as a comedian performing for the troops.
Film Credits: Appeared in Jerry Lewis’s The Errand Boy (1961), Candy (1968), and The Wheeler Dealers (1963).
The Mashuganishi Yogi:
In 1968, Forman created a popular comedy character called "The Mashuganishi Yogi," a parody of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Working with fellow comedian Bill Dana, he released a comedy album based on this character, featuring faux press conferences and stereotypical Indian accents which were common in comedy at that time.