Dean Fredericks

Frederick Joseph Foote (January 21, 1924 – June 30, 1999) was an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing "Steve Canyon", in the television series of the same name of the character, in which it was based on the 1947 comic strips created by cartoonist, Milton Caniff.[2][3]

Dean Fredericks
Born
Frederick Joseph Foote

(1924-01-21)January 21, 1924
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJune 30, 1999(1999-06-30) (aged 75)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationFilm and television actor
Years active1952–1965
Spouse(s)Myda Fredericks[1]

Born in Los Angeles, California.[4] Fredericks served in World War II, where he was honored the Purple Heart medal.[5] He began his career in 1952, where he appeared in the television series The Living Bible. Fredericks continued his career, mainly appearing on film and television, where he was billed as the stage name Norman Fredric, in which he used since 1955.[5][6]

Later in his career, Fredericks starred in the television series Jungle Jim, where he played the role of "Kaseem".[5] He also starred in the 1961 film The Phantom Planet,[6] where he played the role of "Captain Frank Chapman". In 1958, Fredericks later starred in the short-lived television series Steve Canyon, in which he played the role of the main title "Steve Canyon".[7][8] He retired his career in 1965.[2]

Fredericks died in June 1999 of cancer[5] in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 75.[6]

References
  1. "Ex-Gi Finds a New Slant on Army Fliers". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. November 16, 1958. p. 80. Retrieved October 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Andreychuk, Ed (January 13, 2018). The Lone Ranger on Radio, Film and Television. McFarland. pp. 114–115. ISBN 9781476629711 – via Google Books.
  3. "To Convoy: Seek Canyon At Richards-Gebaur". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. May 21, 1959. p. 16. Retrieved October 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Steve Canyon Hits The Air". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. September 7, 1958. p. 171. Retrieved October 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Elder, Bruce. "Dean Fredericks Biography". Fandango. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  6. Lentz, Harris (July 2000). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1999. McFarland. pp. 79–80. ISBN 9780786409198 – via Google Books.
  7. "Actor Dean Fredericks 'Humanizes' TV Steve Canyon". Latrobe Bulletin. Latrobe, Pennsylvania. September 15, 1958. p. 5. Retrieved October 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Best TV Bets For the Week". The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City, Utah. September 7, 1958. p. 93. Retrieved October 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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