Allan Arbus

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Allan Arbus (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Content: Focus on his acting career.
Name: Allan Franklin Arbus.
Birth: February 15, 1918.
Death: April 19, 2013 (Source [3] says April 19, 2013 in Los Angeles; Source [1] says April 10, 2013). Decision: Use the specific date from the bio text/Wikipedia/IMDb as they are more consistent, or note the discrepancy? Actually, the prompt says "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported". Source [1] says April 10, 2013. Source [2], [3], [5] say April 19, 2013. I will stick to the biographical text provided in the TMDB BIO snippet and Wikipedia/IMDb.
Profession: American actor and photographer.
Known for: Psychiatrist Dr. Sidney Freedman on the CBS television series MAS*H.
Other credits: Coffy (1973), Damien: Omen II (1978).
Total credits (TMDB): 65.
Relationships: Former husband of photographer Diane Arbus; married to Mariclare Costello.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and most notable role.
Allan Franklin Arbus was an American actor and photographer. He is most recognized for his performance as the psychiatrist Dr. Sidney Freedman on the CBS television series MAS*H. His work on this series is a primary element of his professional legacy.
Paragraph 2: Other film/TV credits and career scope.
In addition to his role on MAS*H, Arbus appeared in other productions such as the 1973 film Coffy and the 1978 film Damien: Omen II. His acting credits include a total of 65 entries according to The Movie Database.
Paragraph 3: Personal/Biographical context (if needed to reach word count, though the focus is acting).
Born on February 15, 1918, Arbus was also a photographer. He was the former husband of photographer Diane Arbus and was married to Mariclare Costello. He died on April 19, 2013.
Current Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~40 words.
Para 2: ~40 words.
Para 3: ~40 words.
Total: ~120 words.
Problem: The requirement is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts without fluff.
Expanding:
I need to be careful. I cannot invent details. I must use the provided details.
Details available:
Name: Allan Franklin Arbus
Dates: Feb 15, 1918 - April 19, 2013 (or April 10, 2013 per TMDB)
Professions: Actor, Photographer
Notable role: Dr. Sidney Freedman (Psychiatrist) on MAS*H (CBS)
Other works: Coffy (1973), Damien: Omen II (1978)
Total credits: 65
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