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Fred Kelsey
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Birthday: August 20, 1884 (141)
Place of Birth: Sandusky, Ohio, USA

Biography

Frederick Alvin Kelsey (August 20, 1884 – September 2, 1961) was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. Kelsey directed one- and two-reel films for Universal Film Manufacturing Company. He appeared in more than 400 films between 1911 and 1958, often playing policemen or detectives. He also directed 37 films between 1914 and 1920. Kelsey was caricatured as the detective in the 1943 MGM cartoon Who Killed Who?

Known For

Danger AheadDanger Aheadas Detective O'BrienFrontier DaysFrontier Daysas Mayor Stone (uncredited)Love in High GearLove in High Gearas Detective DuffyA Star Is BornA Star Is Bornas Audience Member (uncredited)A Woman of AffairsA Woman of Affairsas Detective (uncredited)O. Henry's Full HouseO. Henry's Full Houseas Mr. Schultz (segment "The Gift of the Magi")
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