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Allan Arbus, famous for playing "Dr. Sidney Freedman" on 'M.A.S.H' was a successful photographer before his acting career.
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He married Diane Arbus in 1941. After Allan returned from serving in World War II, the couple opened their own fashion-photography studio, securing contracts with magazines like 'Glamour' and Vogue. Their studio mostly focused on fashion photography, but Diane gained fame for her portraits of unconventional people in society. They separated in 1959 and divorced in 1969, with Diane tragically committing suicide two years later.
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After their divorce, Arbus made the switch to acting, appearing in several films in the '70s including the cult classic 'Greaser's Palace',
'Scream, Pretty Peggy opposite Bette Davis, and Damien: Omen II.
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Allan Arbus was best known for playing psychiatrist Maj. "Sidney Freedman" on the CBS hit series, 'M*A*S*H,' running from 1972 to 1983, the Hollywood Reporter notes. Since then, he made appearances in shows like 'Matlock,' 'Law & Order,' 'Mad About You,' 'NYPD Blue' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm.'
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The Los Angeles Times reported that during his guest role as the Army psychiatrist on M.A.S.H., Arbus portrayed his character with such authenticity that Alan Alda, the star of the show, initially believed he had genuine expertise in the field.
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Allan Arbus passed away on April 19, 2013, at the age of 95. His daughter, Amy, confirmed his death to the New York Times, stating that he died at his home in Los Angeles.
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Arbus' cause of death was related to complications of congestive heart failure, the 'Los Angeles Times' reported.
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"At 95, doctors didn't recommend surgery, and Allan didn't want it at all," his second wife, Mariclare Costello Arbus, told 'Reuters'.
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"He just slowed down. He just got weaker and weaker and was at home with his daughter and me," when he passed away, Mariclare said.
Allan Arbus, famous for his role as "Dr. Sidney Freedman" on 'M.A.S.H.', died at the age of 95.
His performance as the empathetic psychiatrist resonated with audiences, leaving a significant impact on television. Let's reflect on his memorable career and the legacy he leaves behind in the world of entertainment.