Fred Beir

Fred Beir

Deceased · Born: Sep 21, 1927 · Died: Jun 3, 1980

1974
1965

Personal Details

BornSep 21, 1927 Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Sheilah Wells

    ( Jan 15, 1967 to Jun 1, 1969 )
  • Marie Hope Du Bois-Leroy

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Mar 2, 1964 )

Biography

Noted television personality made numerous memorable guest appearances on a diverse range of exceptionally popular and enduring television series, thereby showcasing his remarkable acting skills to a wide and varied audience. His impressive and extensive resume boasts a plethora of notable and iconic shows, including the groundbreaking and influential Western series "Bonanza", which aired from 1959 to 1973 and became a staple of American television, the esteemed and critically acclaimed detective drama "Perry Mason", which premiered in 1957 and ran for nine seasons, the classic and beloved Western series "Maverick", which aired from 1957 to 1962 and starred James Garner as the titular character, the beloved and iconic sitcom "The Andy Griffith Show", which aired from 1960 to 1968 and starred Andy Griffith as the wise and witty Sheriff Andy Taylor, the historical drama "Wagon Train", which aired from 1957 to 1965 and followed the adventures of a group of settlers traveling across the American West, and the groundbreaking and influential science fiction anthology series "The Twilight Zone", which aired from 1959 to 1964 and was created by the legendary Rod Serling, specifically the 1963 episode "Death Ship", which was a haunting and thought-provoking tale about a group of passengers on a doomed ocean liner.

Notable appearances by the individual included guest spots on esteemed television programs such as the medical drama series "Ben Casey", where he showcased his acting prowess alongside the esteemed Dr. Casey. His versatility as an actor was further demonstrated through his roles in the science fiction anthology series "The Outer Limits", which explored the boundaries of human imagination and the unknown.

He also made memorable appearances on the beloved sitcom "The Munsters", where his comedic timing and wit brought laughter and joy to audiences. In addition, he had a starring role in the time-traveling adventure series "The Time Tunnel", which transported viewers to different eras and allowed him to showcase his acting range.

Furthermore, his military background was put to good use in the military sitcom "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.", where he played a character who brought a sense of discipline and camaraderie to the show. He also had a recurring role in the spy thriller "Honey West", which combined action, suspense, and romance to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

In addition, he made appearances on the espionage series "Mission: Impossible", the crime drama "Hawaii Five-O", the investigative drama "The FBI", the comedy classic "The Odd Couple", the martial arts drama "Kung Fu", the science fiction series "The Six Million Dollar Man", the detective series "The Rockford Files", the crime drama "Barnaby Jones", the primetime soap opera "Dallas", and the newsroom drama "Lou Grant".

Career

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1982
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1979
A Perfect Couple
A Perfect Couple as The Perfect Couple Man
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1978
Dallas
Dallas as Ben Maxwell
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1977
Man from Atlantis
Man from Atlantis as Captain Bracy
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Man from Atlantis
Man from Atlantis as Captain Bracy
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1976
Crackle of Death
Crackle of Death as Ryder Bond
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Twin Detectives
Twin Detectives as Dr. Hudson
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1974
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The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files as Steve Nelson / Dennis Rains
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1971
The Organization
The Organization as Bob Alford
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In Broad Daylight
In Broad Daylight as Alex Crawford
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1970
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1969
Trial Run
Trial Run as Charles Andrews
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1966
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1965
Fort Courageous
Fort Courageous as Sgt. Lucas
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Honey West
Honey West as Pete Lynch
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1964
The Fugitive
The Fugitive as Lieutenant Peterson
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1963
The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits as Steve Crandon
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The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone as Lieutenant Carter
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1962
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1957
The Violators
The Violators as Jimmy Coogan