Maurice Gosfield

Maurice Lionel Gosfield (January 28, 1913 – October 19, 1964) was an American stage, film, radio and television actor, best remembered for his portrayal of Private Duane Doberman on the sitcom The Phil Silvers Show (1954–1959) and voicing Benny the Ball in Top Cat (1961–62). Biography Early life Gosfield was raised in Philadelphia and, later, in Evanston, Illinois. Pre-war career In 1937, he made his Broadway debut as Manero in the play Siege. Other theatre credits from the late 1930s include The Petrified Forest, Three Men on a Horse and Room Service. He also made several appearances on radio programs.