Johnny Haymer

Haymer Lionel Flieg (January 19, 1920 – November 18, 1989), known professionally as Johnny Haymer, was an American actor probably best known for his role as Staff Sergeant Zelmo Zale, a recurring character in the television series M*A*S*H. He was an announcer for the Nipsey Russell-hosted game show Your Number's Up; in the mid-1980s he provided his voice for the characters Swindle, Vortex, Highbrow, and Caliburst in The Transformers. He played Walter Pinkerton from 1982-83 on Madame's Place and appeared in the penultimate episode of Star Trek: The Original 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
Spouse(s)Helen Sylivia Graff (1949-1989) (his death) (3 children)
ChildrenSusan; James; Robert[1]

Among Haymer's other television appearances are his roles as a police officer on an episode of The Facts of Life (entitled "Under Pressure") in 1983, and his appearance on The Golden Girls in 1986 in the season one episode "It's a Miserable Life" as a judge. These two were only brief appearances on screen.

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, California, from cancer in 1989, at age 69.

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

References

  1. "Johnny Haymer, 69, 'MASH' Actor, Dies". Articles.latimes.com. 20 November 1989. Retrieved 7 January 2018.



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