Mickey Manners
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Born Name:
Solomon Shapiro
Born Date: October 12, 1925
Born Place: New York City
Died Date: January 28, 2016
Died Place: San Fernando Valley, California
Occupations: Actor, singer, dancer, stand-up comedian
Brief Biography: Mickey Manners became a prominent fixture on 1960s television and nightclub stages. Known for his physical comedy and versatile performance skills, he frequently collaborated with industry legends like Jerry Lewis.
Career Highlights:
Television Work: He appeared in numerous hit 1960s sitcoms and dramas. Notable roles include playing Sergeant Malcolm Flood on Hogan's Heroes and making guest appearances on Get Smart, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Get Smart, and Perry Mason.
Film Collaborations: As a close friend of Jerry Lewis, Manners secured small parts in several of Lewis's iconic comedy films, including The Errand Boy (1961) and Which Way to the Front? (1970).
Live Comedy and Stage: Beyond his screen credits, Manners was a prolific stand-up comedian and nightclub entertainer. He performed hundreds of live acts and later spent time touring globally as a headlining entertainer for Princess Cruise Lines.
Born Date: October 12, 1925
Born Place: New York City
Died Date: January 28, 2016
Died Place: San Fernando Valley, California
Occupations: Actor, singer, dancer, stand-up comedian
Brief Biography: Mickey Manners became a prominent fixture on 1960s television and nightclub stages. Known for his physical comedy and versatile performance skills, he frequently collaborated with industry legends like Jerry Lewis.
Career Highlights:
Television Work: He appeared in numerous hit 1960s sitcoms and dramas. Notable roles include playing Sergeant Malcolm Flood on Hogan's Heroes and making guest appearances on Get Smart, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Get Smart, and Perry Mason.
Film Collaborations: As a close friend of Jerry Lewis, Manners secured small parts in several of Lewis's iconic comedy films, including The Errand Boy (1961) and Which Way to the Front? (1970).
Live Comedy and Stage: Beyond his screen credits, Manners was a prolific stand-up comedian and nightclub entertainer. He performed hundreds of live acts and later spent time touring globally as a headlining entertainer for Princess Cruise Lines.