Fred Draper
Frederick Paul Draper II (September 2, 1923 – December 28, 1999) was an American film and television actor. He was roommates in New York City with Harry Mastrogeorge and John Cassavetes while attending The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York with Grace Kelly, Anne Bancroft and others. He graduated May 1, 1950. He appeared on numerous television programs and films.
Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, he appeared in four films directed by Cassavetes, Faces, Husbands, A Woman Under the Influence, and Opening Night. He also played different roles in six episodes of the Peter Falk detective series Columbo (viewable at The Museum of Television and Radio in Beverly Hills, California).
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | M Squad | Detective Lt. Wade | Episode: "Street of Fear" |
| 1958 | The Adventures of Jim Bowie | Wiley Baker | Episode: "Charivari" |
| 1963 | A Child Is Waiting | Dr. Sack | Uncredited |
| 1965 | Kraft Suspense Theatre | Mark's Father | Episode: "Kill Me on July 20th" |
| 1966-1969 | Peyton Place | Bartender Fred | 6 episodes, Uncredited |
| 1968 | Faces | Freddie Draper | |
| 1970 | Husbands: A Comedy About Life, Death and Freedom | ||
| 1971-1976 | Columbo | Joseph / Swanny Swanson / David Morris / Lab Tech / Murcheson / Cab Driver | 6 episodes |
| 1974 | Police Woman" | Distinguished Guest | Episode: "Seven Eleven" |
| 1974 | A Woman Under the Influence | George Mortensen | |
| 1977 | Future Cop" | Lieutenant Commander | Episode: "The Mad Mad Bomber" |
| 1977 | Opening Night | Leo | (final film role) |
Death
He retired to Rancho Cucamonga, California, where he died at age 76.
