- Phil Bruns
Infobox actor
birthdate = Birth date and age|1931|5|2|mf=y
birthplace = city-state|Pipestone|Minnesota
occupation =Film ,television actor Philip Bruns (born
May 2 ,1931 ) is an American television actor.Bruns was born in
Pipestone, Minnesota . [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/35/Philip-Bruns.html Philip Bruns Biography (1931-) ] ] He is known for his portrayal of the character ofMorty Seinfeld in the sitcom "Seinfeld ", but he was replaced in the role byBarney Martin because the show's co-creatorLarry David thought the character should be more crotchety and Bruns was too laid back for the role. His only appearance came in the episode "The Stakeout ."He has also appeared in "
Night Court ", "Just Shoot Me! ", and "M*A*S*H". In his early career, he was frequently seen in TV commercials.References
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*imdb name|id=0116575|name=Philip Bruns
*amg name|2:9196
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