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.JPG) Frazer inKojak, 1976 | |
| Born | Daniel Thomas Frazer (1921-11-20)November 20, 1921 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 2011(2011-12-16) (aged 90) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1949–2011 |
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| Children | 1 |
Daniel Thomas Frazer (November 20, 1921 – December 16, 2011) was an American actor. 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 1970sTV police dramaKojak.
Born in a West Side neighborhood (formerly known asHell's Kitchen) of Manhattan inNew York City. Frazer served in theSpecial Services division of theUnited States Army duringWorld War II, where he got exposure to theatrical writing and directing.[1][2][3][4]
His screen career started in 1950.
His TV appearances includeThe Phil Silvers Show,Car 54, Where Are You?,The Untouchables,Route 66,Blue Light,The F.B.I.,Barney Miller,The Eddie Capra Mysteries, andLaw & Order. His first film role was in 1963'sLilies of the Field, playing Father Murphy. In his later years, Frazer appeared as detective Dan McCloskey on the daytime soapAs the World Turns.
He died ofcardiac arrest on December 16, 2011, at his home inManhattan.[5]
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