Dean Fredericks
American actor (1924–1999)
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Frederick Joseph Foote (January 21, 1924 – June 30, 1999) was an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing the title role in the television series Steve Canyon.[2][3]
January 21, 1924
Dean Fredericks | |
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Fredericks in The Phantom Planet (1961) | |
| Born | Frederick Joseph Foote January 21, 1924 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 1999 (aged 75) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1952–1965 |
| Spouse | Myda Fredericks[1] |
Early life
Born in Los Angeles, California.[4] Fredericks served in World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart medal.[5] He began his acting career in 1952 with an appearance in the television series The Living Bible. Fredericks continued appearing on film and television in the mid-1950s under the stage name Norman Fredric.[5][6]
Career
In 1955 Fredericks starred in the television series Jungle Jim in the role of Kaseem.[5] In 1958 he starred in the title role of the short-lived television series Steve Canyon,[7][8] changing his name to Dean Fredericks.[5] He also starred in the role of Captain Frank Chapman in the 1961 film The Phantom Planet.[6] He also played Rance in The Rifleman Season 5, Episode 22, "Requiem at Mission Springs". He retired from acting in 1965.[2]
Death
Fredericks died in June 1999 of cancer[5] in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 75.[6]
