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Fred Burrell

1936 – 2018

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Lived 1936 – 2018 (aged 81). Fred Burrell was an American actor.

Frederick William Burrell (September 18, 1936 – April 9, 2018) was an American actor.

Biography Born September 18, 1936, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the son of Max W. and Harriett M. (Doty) Burrell.

Fred completed high school in Cedar Rapids and earned a bachelor's degree in American history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduation, he left the United States to study acting at the Royal London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, returning to New York City in 1960.

He pursued a professional acting career, performing in Broadway and off-Broadway productions such as Judgment at Nuremberg, Inherit the Wind, Never Too Late, Illya Darling, The Pajama Game and Memorandum; appearing in films including Klute, Kinsey, and We Own the Night; and working in television on shows such as Law & Order.

Fred was a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where he had previously served as business manager, vestry member, and staff member before retiring in 2001. He was also affiliated with the Episcopal Actors’ Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, and Actors' Equity Association.

Filmography Film

+ Year Title Role Notes Klute Man in Hotel Shoot It Black, Shoot It Blue Teacher Hit and Run School Principal Kinsey IU Reporter No. 2 The Great New Wonderful Wexler Whitehead We Own the Night NYPD Commissioner Patrick Ruddy

Television

+ Year Title Role Notes – Inherit the Wind Davenport – Dr. Cook's Garden Harry Bullitt – Flipper Dr. Osborne 1 episode – Rockhopper Bill Larabee 1 episode – Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Judge Howie Rebard 1 episode – Law & Order Arthur Rigg, Bill Wilson, Dr. Brackley, Phil Lamar, Ross McMillan 5 episodes

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Who was Fred Burrell?

actor (1936-2018)

When was Fred Burrell born?

Fred Burrell was born on 18 September 1936 in Cedar Rapids.

When did Fred Burrell die?

Fred Burrell died on 9 April 2018.

What was Fred Burrell's occupation?

Fred Burrell was an actor.

What nationality was Fred Burrell?

Fred Burrell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred Burrell

· Wikidata: Q22695913

· DBpedia: Fred Burrell (actor)

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