Fred Draper

Frederick Paul Draper II (September 2, 1923 – December 26, 1999) was an American film and television actor.[1] 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.

For the Wisconsin legislator, see Fred W. Draper.

Fred Draper
Black-and-white close-up photo of the face of a man with dark hair and thick dark eyebrows.
Fred Draper from a poster promoting Faces (1968)
Born
Frederick Paul Draper II

(1923-09-02)September 2, 1923
Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 1999(1999-12-26) (aged 76)
Rancho Cucamonga, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1957–1977

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.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1957M SquadDetective Lt. WadeEpisode: "Street of Fear"
1958The Adventures of Jim BowieWiley BakerEpisode: "Charivari"
1963A Child Is WaitingDr. SackUncredited
1965Alfred Hitchcock PresentsDr. HornbeckSeason 3 Episode 29: "Off Season"
1965Kraft Suspense TheatreMark's FatherEpisode: "Kill Me on July 20th"
1966-1969Peyton PlaceBartender Fred6 episodes, Uncredited
1968FacesFreddie Draper
1970Husbands: A Comedy About Life, Death and Freedom
1971-1976ColumboJoseph / Swanny Swanson / David Morris / Lab Tech / Murcheson / Cab Driver6 episodes
1974Police WomanDistinguished GuestEpisode: "Seven Eleven"
1974A Woman Under the InfluenceGeorge Mortensen
1977Future CopLieutenant CommanderEpisode: "The Mad Mad Bomber"
1977Opening NightLeo(final film role)

Death

He retired to Rancho Cucamonga, California, where he died at age 76.

References
  1. "Fred Draper - Library of Congress". id.loc.gov. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
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