Frank Aletter

Frank Aletter

Deceased · Born: Jan 14, 1926 · Died: May 13, 2009

Personal Details

BornJan 14, 1926 Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Estella Ruth Gelerter

    ( May 26, 1984 to May 13, 2009 )
  • Lee Meriwether

    ( Apr 20, 1958 to Feb 1, 1974 )

Biography

Frank Aletter is a familiar face to television enthusiasts, having appeared in nearly all TV series, films, sitcoms, and specials produced between 1955 and 1991. In contrast, his filmography is relatively sparse, with a mere handful of theatrical releases to his name, including roles in "Mister Roberts" (1955),"Tora! Tora! Tora!" (1970),and "Private School" (1983).

However, Aletter's true claim to fame lies in his prolific output on the small screen. His impressive resume boasts a wide range of titles, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Some notable examples include "Bringing Up Buddy" (1960),"Perry Mason" (1957),"The Cara Williams Show" (1964),"Lassie" (1954),"Mannix" (1967),"Marcus Welby, M.D." (1969),"Insight" (1960),"Kojak" (1973),"Cannon" (1971),"Hunter" (1976),and the cult classic "Super Jaimie".

Before making his mark on the screen, Aletter had a successful career on Broadway, where he appeared in numerous plays and musicals, including "Bells Are Ringing", "Time Limit", "Wish You Were Here", and, of course, "Mister Roberts", which served as a springboard for his transition to film and television.

Career

1983
Private School
Private School as Mr. Leigh-Jensen
1981
The Star Maker
The Star Maker as Harvey Denver
1978
The Fisher Family
The Fisher Family as Shepherd #2
1972
Run, Cougar, Run
Run, Cougar, Run as Sam Davis
1970
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Tora! Tora! Tora! as Lt. Commander Thomas
Nancy
Nancy as Tom Daily
1968
Danger Island
Danger Island as Prof. Irwin Hayden
1964
1955