Fred Draper (Acting)

Frederick P. "Fred" Draper (b. September 2, 1925, Chester, Pennsylvania — d. December 28, 1999, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, California) was an American film and television actor. He appeared on numerous television programs and films. Paul (Fred) Draper attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York graduating in 1947. He attended with such luminaries as Ann Bancroft, Grace Kelley, and John Cassevetted. While there he roomed with Cassevettes and Harry Masters. Draper's friendship with Cassevettes lead to roles in Mr. Cassavettes (now cult status) films. While at the Academy Draper work at the top of the Empire State Building at WNBT (now WNBC.) Mr. Draper appeared on Climax Theatre, Playhouse Ninety and The Loyd Bridges Show. https://media.paleycenter.org/ Worth viewing is the 1963 release of "A Child is Waiting" where Draper appeeared as Dr. Sacks with Judy Garland, Burt Lancaster, Gena Rowlands, Paul Stewart, John Marley, and Bill...Read More