Johnny Haymer

Haymer Lionel Flieg (January 19, 1920 – November 18, 1989), known professionally as Johnny Haymer, was an American actor known for his role as Staff Sergeant Zelmo Zale, a recurring character in the television series M*A*S*H. He appeared in a 1965 episode of The Cara Williams Show and was an announcer for the game show Your Number's Up hosted by Nipsey Russell; in the mid-1980s he provided his voice for the characters Swindle, Vortex, Highbrow, and Caliburst in The Transformers. He played Walter Pinkerton from 1982 to 1983 on Madame's Place and appeared in the penultimate episode of the original Star Trek series, "All Our Yesterdays".

Johnny Haymer
Johnny Haymer in 1963
Born
Haymer Lionel Flieg

(1920-01-19)January 19, 1920
DiedNovember 18, 1989(1989-11-18) (aged 69)
Years active1956–1989
SpouseHelen Sylivia Graff (1949–1989) (his death)
Children3[1]

Haymer additionally made brief television appearances in other popular series, including The Incredible Hulk Season 2 episode fourteen "Haunted", a police officer on The Facts of Life episode "Under Pressure" in 1983, and as a commissioner on The Golden Girls episode "It's a Miserable Life" in 1986.

Haymer appeared in television commercials for Standard Shoes stores during the 1980s.

Personal life

Haymer was born Haymer Lionel Flieg in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Jewish immigrants. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1942, majoring in speech and specializing in dramatic impressions. He died in Los Angeles, of cancer on November 18, 1989, aged 69.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1968The Secret War of Harry FriggSgt. Pozzallo
1971Evel KnievelRodeo cook
1971The OrganizationJohn Bishop
1976The Four DeucesBen Arlen - the 'Deuce of Hearts'
1976Logan's RunUncredited
1977Annie HallComic
1977Herbie Goes to Monte CarloRace Official
1978American Hot WaxSong Plugger
1979Real LifeDr. Maxwell Rennert
1979...And Justice for AllCrenna
1987Open HousePaul Bernal

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1969Star Trek: The Original SeriesThe ConstableS3:E23, "All Our Yesterdays"

References

  1. "Johnny Haymer, 69, 'MASH' Actor, Dies". Los Angeles Times. 20 November 1989. Retrieved 7 January 2018.


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