Frederick Paul "Fred" Draper II was an American film and television actor.
Education
He was roommates in New York City with Harry Mastergeorge and John Cassavetes while attending The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York with Grace Kelly, Anne Bancroft, Harry Mastergeorge and John Cassavettes and graduated May 1, 1950.
Career
He appeared on numerous television programs and films. Born in the Pennsylvania city of Chester, he appeared in four of director John Cassavetes" films (Faces, Husbands, A Woman Under the Influence, Opening Night). He also played different roles on six episodes of the Peter Falk detective series Columbo.
Viewable at The Museum of Television and Radio, Beverly Hills, California.
He retired to Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, where he died, aged 76, reportedly due to medical malpractice.