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.

For the Wisconsin legislator, see Fred W. Draper.

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
1957M SquadDetective Lt. WadeEpisode: "Street of Fear"
1958The Adventures of Jim BowieWiley BakerEpisode: "Charivari"
1963A Child Is WaitingDr. SackUncredited
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 Woman"Distinguished GuestEpisode: "Seven Eleven"
1974A Woman Under the InfluenceGeorge Mortensen
1977Future Cop"Lieutenant CommanderEpisode: "The Mad Mad Bomber"
1977Opening NightLeo(final film role)

Death

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

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