Biography
Daniel Thomas Frazer (November 20, 1921 β December 16, 2011) was an American actor, born in a West Side neighborhood (formerly known as Hell's Kitchen) of Manhattan in New York City. He was probably best known for his role as Captain Frank McNeil, the former partner turned supervisor of Theo Kojak, Telly Savalas's character, in the 1970s TV police drama Kojak. His screen career started in 1950. Frazer served in the Special Services division of the United States Army during World War II, where he got exposure to theatrical writing and directing.His TV appearances include The Phil Silvers Show, Car 54, Where Are You?, The Untouchables, Route 66, Blue Light, The F.B.I., Barney Miller, The Eddie Capra Mysteries, and Law & Order. His first film role was in 1963's Lilies of the Field, playing Father Murphy. In his later years, Frazer appeared as detective Dan McCloskey on the daytime soap As the World Turns.
He died of cardiac arrest on December 16, 2011, at his home in Manhattan.
Filmography
all 46
TV Shows 26
Movies 20
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The Kings of Brooklyn (2004)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
Happy Accidents (2000)
Third Watch (1999)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Deconstructing Harry (1997)
Flodder Does Manhattan! (1992)
Law & Order (1990)
Everything's Relative (1987)
Kojak: The Belarus File (1985)
A Good Sport (1984)
Flying High (1978)
The Eddie Capra Mysteries (1978)
Breakout (1975)
Barney Miller (1975)
The Super Cops (1974)
Kojak (1973)
Cleopatra Jones (1973)
Call to Danger (1973)
The Connection (1973)
The Stoolie (1972)
The Waltons (1972)
Fuzz (1972)
Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story (1971)
Bananas (1971)
Tick... Tick... Tick... (1970)
Take the Money and Run (1969)
Counterpoint (1967)
The Invaders (1967)
Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
Lord Love a Duck (1966)
Blue Light (1966)
The F.B.I. (1965)
Honey West (1965)
Run for Your Life (1965)
Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
Lilies of the Field (1963)
Kraft Mystery Theatre (1961)
Route 66 (1960)
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
Outlaws (1960)
The Untouchables (1959)
Playwrights '56 (1955)
Crusade in Europe (1949)
The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
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GenderMale
Birthday1921-11-20
Deathday2011-12-16 (90 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
ChildrenSusanna Frazer
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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