Alex Dreier

Alex Dreier, a remarkable individual, defied convention by transitioning from a successful career in radio and television news reporting and commentary to acting, a relatively late-in-life endeavour. Born in 1916, Dreier's academic pursuits led him to graduate from Stanford University in 1939, after which he embarked on a journalism career. His inaugural assignment was as a correspondent for the United Press in Berlin, where he faced the daunting task of navigating the treacherous landscape of pre-war Germany. Despite being placed under surveillance by the notorious Gestapo, Dreier managed to escape Germany with mere hours to spare, narrowly avoiding the devastating consequences of Pearl Harbor's attack. Following this harrowing experience, Dreier continued to work as a reporter, commentator, and anchor for NBC and ABC, solidifying his reputation as a seasoned news professional. However, at the age of fifty, Dreier opted for a dramatic career shift, devoting himself to acting for over a decade. During this period, he appeared in a total of 25 movies and TV series episodes, with some of his most notable roles including 'The Boston Strangler' (1968) and 'The Carey Treatment' (1972).