Dan Frazer
Biography
Dan Frazer was an American actor known for his work in television and film. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Captain Frank McNeil on the long-running police procedural series Kojak. Throughout his career, Frazer appeared in numerous theatrical films, including Take the Money and Run, Bananas, and Cleopatra Jones. His television credits also include guest roles on various programs throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century. Frazer maintained a consistent presence in the entertainment industry, contributing to both dramatic and comedic projects. His professional body of work reflects a career spanning several decades, during which he established himself as a reliable character actor in both episodic television and feature-length cinema.
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56 titles- The Kings of Brooklyn (2004) as Leo
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Mack McNeil
- Happy Accidents (2000) as Tom Deed (voice)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Canadian Judge
- Third Watch (1999) as Retired Doctor
- Deconstructing Harry (1997) as Janet's Dad
- Flodder Does Manhattan! (1992) as President
- Saying Kaddish (1991) as Uncle Manny
- Law & Order (1990) as Barry McLellan
- Monsters (1988) as Sam
- Everything's Relative (1987) as Duke Decker
- Kojak: The Belarus File (1985) as Captain Frank McNeil
- A Good Sport (1984) as Byron Carter
- The Gangster Chronicles (1981)
- Flying High (1978)
- The Eddie Capra Mysteries (1978)
- Barney Miller (1975) as Dr. Matthew Kramer
- Breakout (1975)
- The Super Cops (1974) as Police Capt. Irving Krasna
- Kojak (1973) as Frank McNeill
- The Connection (1973) as Verplanck
- Cleopatra Jones (1973) as Crawford
- Call to Danger (1973) as Reynolds
- The Waltons (1972) as Col. Henry Brunson
- The Stoolie (1972) as Police Sgt. Alex Brogan
- Fuzz (1972) as Lt. Byrnes
- Bananas (1971) as Priest
- Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story (1971)
- … tick… tick… tick… (1970) as Ira Jackson
- Take the Money and Run (1969) as Julius Epstein - The Psychiatrist
- The Invaders (1967) as Reporter
- The Invaders (1967) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Counterpoint (1967) as Chaminant
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
- Blue Light (1966)
- Lord Love a Duck (1966) as Honest Joe
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Carter Fox
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Reporter
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Alfred Norris
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Mr. Gillman
- Honey West (1965) as Harold Sutter
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Detective
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Mr. Chilton
- My Favorite Martian (1963) as Clete Baxter
- Lilies of the Field (1963) as Father Murphy
- McHale's Navy (1962) as Capt. Bryce
- Car 54, Where Are You? (1961) as Mr. Cochran's assistant (uncredited)
- Kraft Mystery Theatre (1961)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Mr. Harmon
- Route 66 (1960)
- Route 66 (1960) as Bob Richards
- Outlaws (1960)
- The Untouchables (1959) as Phil Olive
- Playwrights '56 (1955)
- Crusade in Europe (1949) as Louie, chess playing GI in a wheelchair
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as 2nd Announcer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dan Frazer best known for?
Dan Frazer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001), Happy Accidents (2000), David (1997), Scoop (2006).
When and where was Dan Frazer born?
Dan Frazer was born on November 20, 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on December 16, 2011.
How many credits does Dan Frazer have?
Dan Frazer has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2004.
What is Dan Frazer's background in cinema and television?
Dan Frazer was an American actor known for his work in television and film. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Captain Frank McNeil on the long-running police procedural series Kojak. Throughout his career, Frazer appeared in numerous theatrical films, including Take the Money and Run, Bananas, and Cleopatra ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Canadian Judge — aged about 77
- The Untouchables (1959) as Phil Olive — aged about 37
- Third Watch (1999) as Retired Doctor — aged about 77
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Mack McNeil — aged about 79
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Mr. Harmon — aged about 38
- Deconstructing Harry (1997) as Janet's Dad — aged about 75
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