Frederick's academic journey took him to Germany and France, where he refined his knowledge and skills. It was during his time in England, in 1939, that his English headmaster encouraged him to pursue a career in acting, a path that would ultimately lead him to stardom. Following this suggestion, Frederick enrolled in the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where he honed his craft between 1946 and 1948. His stage career began to take shape in 1949, as he started performing at Preston Rep, a prestigious theatre company that showcased his talents. Prior to his West End appearances, Frederick spent several years honing his craft in the provinces, taking on various roles in productions such as 'The Comedy of Errors', 'Lock Up Your Daughters', 'The Potsdam Quartet', 'Big Fish, Little Fish', 'For Adults Only', 'A Patriot For Me', 'Mrs. Gibson's Boys', and 'Salad Days'. As his reputation grew, Frederick expanded his reach into television, making his debut in 1955. He soon transitioned to film, making his big-screen debut in 1956. Throughout his illustrious career, Frederick continued to act in all aspects of the profession, leaving an indelible mark on the industry until his passing.
Personal Details
BornMay 29, 1928 Berlin, Germany
Spouse
Elizabeth Griffiths
( Dec 31, 1969 to Jun 18, 2004 )Hazel Penwarden
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Biography
Career
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1995

Cold Comfort Farm as Doctor Adolph Müdel
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1993

Keeping Up Appearances as Millburn
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1989

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as World War One Ace
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1984

Remington Steele as Edvard Jensen
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1982

Minder as Inspector Klingmann
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1980

Nijinsky as Gabriel Astruc
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1979

The Passage as German Major
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1978

The Professionals as Schuman
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1977

Doctor Who as Professor Marius
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1976

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution as Marker
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Voyage of the Damned as Werner Mannheim
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1975

The Sweeney as Goldman
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The Main Chance as Peter Jarratt
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1973

Scorpio as Novins
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Justice as Wilkinson
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1971

Hændeligt uheld as Melchior
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The Persuaders! as Luther
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1970

Song of Norway as Henrik Ibsen
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1969
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The Looking Glass War as Pilot
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1962

Play It Cool as Male Receptionist
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The Avengers as Benson
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1961

Sir Francis Drake as Vicary
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1959

Interpol Calling as Bernarde
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1958

Hell, Heaven or Hoboken as Junior German Officer
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Ice Cold in Alex as 2nd German Officer
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1957

The One That Got Away as German Prisoner
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1956

The Black Tent as Koch