Noam Pitlik

Noam Pitlik (November 4, 1932 – February 18, 1999) was a television director and character actor. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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November 4 - 1932 - February 18 - 1999 - Television director - Character actor - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Directing credits include situation comedies Barney Miller, Night Court, and Taxi.

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Situation comedies - Barney Miller - Night Court - Taxi

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As an actor, he appeared on TV shows like Sanford and Son in 1972 where he played Officer Swanhauser (aka "Swany") a white cop whose partner Officer Smith (aka "Smitty") played by Hal Williams (later went to do 227). In the second season, he was replaced by Officer Hopkins (aka "Hoppy") played by Howard Platt.

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Sanford and Son - 1972 - Hal Williams - 227 - Howard Platt

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Other familiar acting credits include Hogan's Heroes, where he appeared in various roles as German characters. He played a spy pretending to be a new POW in the seldom-seen series pilot.

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Hogan's Heroes - German - Spy - POW - Pilot

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He died from lung cancer in 1999 in Los Angeles, CA. He was 66 years of age at his death.

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Lung cancer - Los Angeles, CA

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