Bernard Fein
Bernard Jeremiah Fein, also known as Bernie Fein, was an American actor, television producer, screenwriter and film director. He is best known for co-creating and associate producing the 1960s television sitcom Hogan's Heroes; a show which he also occasionally wrote for, including the pilot episode. He directed only one film, the 1974 movie View from the Loft.
Early life and career
A native of New York City, born on November 13, 1926, Fein was the son of immigrant furniture maker Irving Fein, later of Albany.Fein started his career via radio, landing a role in the Schenectady-produced radio drama, The FBI in Action.
Fein's first big break came in 1955 when he landed the recurring role of Pvt. Gomez on Sergeant Bilko which he portrayed through 1959. He appeared regularly as a guest actor on numerous programs from 1959 through 1967 on such shows as The Untouchables, Sea Hunt, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Law and Mr. Jones, and Sam Benedict, as well as Lawman, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, 77 Sunset Strip, Perry Mason, The Twilight Zone and The F.B.I.. He also appeared in a handful of films during this time including The [Facts of Life |The Facts of Life] and Robin and the 7 Hoods, among others.
Fein is portrayed by Kyle S. More in the 2022 Paramount+ miniseries, The Offer, and by Greg Grunberg later that year in the motion picture, The Fabelmans.
Personal life and death
On May 16, 1957, Fein married actress Kay Kurtz in New York City. They had two sons, Geoffrey and Adam.Fein died in Los Angeles, on September 10, 1980, at age 57. He was survived by his wife and sons.
Filmography
Notable TV guest appearances
- Naked City playing "Dasher"
- Johnny Staccato playing "Ramsey"
- Johnny Midnight playing "Sieger"
- Johnny Midnight playing "Ravioli"
- The [Twilight Zone |The Twilight Zone] playing "Penell"
- Mr. Lucky playing "Spanish Charley"
- The Untouchables playing "Tim Harrington"
- Sea Hunt playing "Boss"
- M Squad playing "John Keefer"
- The Alaskans playing "Tom"
- The Man From Blackhawk playing "Renard"
- Lawman playing "Sheriff Sabin"
- Coronado 9 playing "Mason"
- Coronado 9 playing "Frank Fishman"
- Tallahassee 7000 playing "Vincent Aiello"
- Michael Shayne playing "Sid, Fat Thug"
- The Untouchables playing "Richie"
- Thriller playing "I.L. Gluckman"
- The Law and Mr. Jones playing "Lieutenant Rosen"
- The Law and Mr. Jones playing "Lieutenant Rosen"
- Thriller playing "Stage Manager"
- The Lawless Years playing "Bo"
- Cain's Hundred playing "Hood"
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents playing "Marty Hersh"
- 77 Sunset Strip playing "Sam Treynor"
- The Untouchables playing "Marty Wilger"
- Thriller playing "Lester Clyne"
- Cain's Hundred playing "Ben Kilrea"
- The Untouchables playing "Ed Harker"
- The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor playing "Simon Metapuff"
- The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor playing "Simon Metapuff"
- The Tall Man playing "Sam"
- The Defenders playing "Max"
- The Defenders playing "Max"
- Hawaiian Eye playing "Bane Craig"
- Sam Benedict playing "Harry"
- Sam Benedict playing "Harry Owen"
- The Untouchables playing "Louie Akers"
- Perry Mason playing "Foreman"
- The Twilight Zone playing "Heckler"
- The [Third Man |The Third Man] playing "Rack Nichols"
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre playing "Sid Marks"
- The F.B.I. playing "Andy Morton"
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. playing "Frank Cariago"
- Felony Squad playing "Tom Baughmiller"
Writer
- Hogan's Heroes
- ''The [Forgotten Man |The Forgotten Man]''
Director
- ''View from the Loft''
Producer
- ''Hogan's Heroes''