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- Died
- Birth nameAllan Franklin Arbus
- Height1.75 m
- Allan Arbus was born on February 15, 1918 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for M.A.S.H. (1972), Coffy, la panthère noire de Harlem (1973) and Damien : La Malédiction II (1978). He was married to Mariclare Costello and Diane Arbus. He died on April 19, 2013 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesMariclare Costello(July 24, 1977 - April 19, 2013) (his death, 1 child)Diane Arbus(April 10, 1941 - 1969) (divorced, 2 children)
- ParentsHarry ArbusRose Goldberg
- RelativesEdythe Arbus(Sibling)
- Known for his recurring role of psychiatrist Dr. Sidney Freedman on M.A.S.H. (1972). His portrayal was reportedly so convincing and empathetic that, for years afterwards, people would approach him and ask him for advice.
- In the 1950s, Arbus had an advertising photography business in New York, shooting both local and national ad campaigns, with his first wife, Diane Arbus (née Nemerov), sister of future poet laureate Howard Nemerov. Allan and Diane Arbus first met while working in Russek's Department Store. The couple had two children, photographer Amy Arbus and writer/art director Doon Arbus. Allan and Diane separated in 1959 and divorced a few years later. Diane Arbus committed suicide on July 26, 1971. She was the subject of the film Fur: Un portrait imaginaire de Diane Arbus (2006).
- Attended DeWitt Clinton High School and City College in New York.
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