High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Arthur (Artie) Auerbach (May 17, 1903 - October 3, 1957), was an American comic actor and professional photographer who became famous as “Mr. Kitzel”, first on the Al Pearce radio show in 1937 then as a regular on the Jack Benny radio show for 12 years. He also worked with Phil Baker before joining the Jack Benny Show.