Fred Kelsey
Biography
Fred Kelsey works in acting. Born August 20, 1884 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951) as Doc Jones (uncredited)
- Dear! Deer! (1942) as Policeman
- To Catch a Thief (1955) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Strangers on a Train (1951) as Tennis Match Spectator / Carnival Attendee (uncredited)
- Mr. Skeffington (1944) as Cop in Raid (uncredited)
- Mildred Pierce (1945) as Bumped First Night Diner (uncredited)
- In This Our Life (1942) as Jailer (uncredited)
- A Star Is Born (1954) as Audience Member (uncredited)
- The Green Archer (1940) as Capt. Thompson
- Flamingo Road (1949) as Train Conductor (uncredited)
- O. Henry's Full House (1952) as Mr. Schultz (segment "The Gift of the Magi")
- Huddle (1932) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Racing Blood (1954) as Smithy
- Auntie Mame (1958) as Front Row Audience at Play (uncredited)
- Soft Cushions (1927) as The Police
- The Fountainhead (1949) as Old Watchman (uncredited)
- Monkey Businessmen (1946) as Smiling Sam McGann (uncredited)
- They Died with Their Boots On (1941) as Ft. Lincoln Bartender (uncredited)
- The Opposite Sex (1956) as Club Patron (uncredited)
- The Silver Chalice (1954) as Silversmith (uncredited)
- Silver River (1948) as Townsman (uncredited)
- Crime Wave (1953) as Old Man Crossing Street (uncredited)
- Love and Hisses (1937) as Officer
- True to Life (1943) as Cop (uncredited)
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What movies or TV shows is Fred Kelsey best known for?
Fred Kelsey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951), To Catch a Thief (1955), Strangers on a Train (1951), Mildred Pierce (1945).
When and where was Fred Kelsey born?
Fred Kelsey was born on August 20, 1884 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Fred Kelsey have?
Fred Kelsey has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1927 to 1958.
What is Fred Kelsey's background in cinema and television?
Frederick Alvin Kelsey (August 20, 1884 – September 2, 1961) was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. Kelsey directed one- and two-reel films for Universal Film Manufacturing Company. He appeared in more than 400 films between 1911 and 1958, often playing policemen or detectives. He also directed 37 film...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Strangers on a Train (1951) as Tennis Match Spectator / Carnival Attendee (uncredited) — aged about 66
- Mildred Pierce (1945) as Bumped First Night Diner (uncredited) — aged about 60
- To Catch a Thief (1955) as Party Guest (uncredited) — aged about 70
- A Star Is Born (1954) as Audience Member (uncredited) — aged about 69
- Crime Wave (1953) as Old Man Crossing Street (uncredited) — aged about 68
- Auntie Mame (1958) as Front Row Audience at Play (uncredited) — aged about 73
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