Fred Burrell (actor)
Frederick William Burrell was an American actor.
Biography
Born September 18, 1936, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the son of Max W. and Harriett M. 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 |