Fred Kelsey

Fred Kelsey

Deceased · Born: Aug 20, 1884 · Died: Sep 2, 1961

Personal Details

BornAug 20, 1884 Sandusky, Ohio, USA

Biography

Born on August 20, 1884, in the charming city of Sandusky, Ohio, USA, Fred Kelsey would go on to lead a remarkable life as a talented actor and director. His impressive career would span multiple decades, with notable roles in films such as The Lone Wolf Strikes, released in 1940, Red-Haired Alibi, which premiered in 1932, and On Trial, a 1928 production.

Throughout his life, Kelsey was deeply committed to his craft, pouring his heart and soul into every role he took on. His dedication and passion for acting were evident in his performances, which captivated audiences and earned him widespread recognition within the industry.

On a more personal note, Fred Kelsey was married to the lovely Katherine Miller, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love. Together, they navigated the ups and downs of life, supporting each other every step of the way.

Tragically, Fred Kelsey's life came to a close on September 2, 1961, in the city of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite his untimely passing, his legacy lives on, remembered fondly by those who knew him and admired his work.

Career

1959
Westbound
Westbound as Townsman (uncredited)
1958
Auntie Mame
Auntie Mame as Front Row Audience at Play (uncredited)
1957
Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend
Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend as Barfly (uncredited)
The Helen Morgan Story
The Helen Morgan Story as Night Club Patron (uncredited)
1956
Serenade
Serenade as Opera Attendee (uncredited)
The Opposite Sex
The Opposite Sex as Club Patron (uncredited)
1955
Illegal
Illegal as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Tall Man Riding
Tall Man Riding as Townsman (uncredited)
To Catch a Thief
To Catch a Thief as Party Guest (uncredited)
1954
Lucky Me
Lucky Me as Passerby on Street (uncredited)
The Silver Chalice
The Silver Chalice as Silversmith (uncredited)
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born as Audience Member (uncredited)
Riding Shotgun
Riding Shotgun as Townsman (uncredited)
1953
Crime Wave
Crime Wave as Old Man Crossing Street (uncredited)
Murder Without Tears
Murder Without Tears as Sergeant-at-Arms
1952
My Six Convicts
My Six Convicts as Store Detective
Springfield Rifle
Springfield Rifle as Barfly (uncredited)
O. Henry's Full House
O. Henry's Full House as Mr. Schultz (segment "The Gift of the Magi")
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen as First Gendarme
Carson City
Carson City as Townsman (uncredited)
Storm Warning
Storm Warning as Townsman (uncredited)
Goodbye, My Fancy
Goodbye, My Fancy as Party Guest (Uncredited)
Strangers on a Train
Strangers on a Train as Tennis Match Spectator / Carnival Attendee (uncredited)
1950
So You Want to Hold Your Husband
So You Want to Hold Your Husband as Lamb - Curry's Partner
Backfire
Backfire as Fight Fan (uncredited)
The Flame and the Arrow
The Flame and the Arrow as Guard (uncredited)
The Damned Don't Cry
The Damned Don't Cry as Man on Dock (uncredited)
1949
Homicide
Homicide as Officer O'Brien
The Inspector General
The Inspector General as Villager (uncredited)
Colorado Territory
Colorado Territory as Train Engineer (uncredited)
The Fountainhead
The Fountainhead as Old Watchman (uncredited)
Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road as Train Conductor (uncredited)
1948
The Noose Hangs High
The Noose Hangs High as Cop (uncredited)
Silver River
Silver River as Townsman (uncredited)
1947
The Unfaithful
The Unfaithful as Courtroom Spectator
Nora Prentiss
Nora Prentiss as Turnkey (uncredited)
Detour to Danger
Detour to Danger as Det. Kelsey
Hiss and Yell
Hiss and Yell as Policeman (uncredited)
Never Say Goodbye
Never Say Goodbye as Policeman (uncredited)
Three Strangers
Three Strangers as Man on the Street / Man in Pub (uncredited)
A Stolen Life
A Stolen Life as Bartender (uncredited)
The Man I Love
The Man I Love as Mac the Doorman (uncredited)
Night and Day
Night and Day as First-Nighter (uncredited)
Monkey Businessmen
Monkey Businessmen as Smiling Sam McGann
Frontier Days
Frontier Days as Mayor Stone (uncredited)
Come Out Fighting
Come Out Fighting as Mr. McGinnis, Sr. (as Fred Kelsy)
How DOooo You Do
How DOooo You Do as Detective
Saratoga Trunk
Saratoga Trunk as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce as Bumped First Night Diner (uncredited)
Christmas in Connecticut
Christmas in Connecticut as Harper (uncredited)
1944
Trial by Trigger
Trial by Trigger as Jerry (uncredited)
Crime by Night
Crime by Night as Dad Martin (uncredited)
Mr. Skeffington
Mr. Skeffington as Cop in Raid (uncredited)
Shine on Harvest Moon
Shine on Harvest Moon as Policeman in patrol car (uncredited)
Bowery Champs
Bowery Champs as McGuire
Busy Buddies
Busy Buddies as Pastry Vendor
1943
One Dangerous Night
One Dangerous Night as Detective Dickens
A Gem of a Jam
A Gem of a Jam as Police Chief
True to Life
True to Life as Cop (uncredited)
Northern Pursuit
Northern Pursuit as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars as Pub Waiter in Errol Flynn Number (uncredited)
Old Acquaintance
Old Acquaintance as Train Conductor / Man at Radio Broadcast (uncredited)
1942
Bullet Scars
Bullet Scars as Police Chief Hansen
The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Man Who Came to Dinner as Detective (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim as Sutro (uncredited)
Spy Ship
Spy Ship as Night Watchman
X Marks the Spot
X Marks the Spot as Police Officer Martin
Lady Gangster
Lady Gangster as Policeman (uncredited)
My Favorite Blonde
My Favorite Blonde as Sam - Policeman
Larceny, Inc
Larceny, Inc as Bronson
In This Our Life
In This Our Life as Jailer (uncredited)
1941
At the Stroke of Twelve
At the Stroke of Twelve as Police Sergeant
The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance
The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance as Detective Dickens
Invisible Ghost
Invisible Ghost as Detective Ryan
One Foot in Heaven
One Foot in Heaven as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Mr. District Attorney
Mr. District Attorney as Officer McCloskey
They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On as Ft. Lincoln Bartender (uncredited)
The Green Archer
The Green Archer as Capt. Thompson
Deadwood Dick
Deadwood Dick as Bottles
The Golden Fleecing
The Golden Fleecing as Cop (uncredited)
Mexican Spitfire Out West
Mexican Spitfire Out West as Jim - Detective
High School
High School as Junk Man
1939
Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence
Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence as Pete - Railroad Detective
Tell No Tales
Tell No Tales as Policeman at School (uncredited)
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island as Detective - in Cab and at Theatre
Charlie Chan in Reno
Charlie Chan in Reno as Reno Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Too Busy to Work
Too Busy to Work as Hank Fidler
1938
Straight Place and Show
Straight Place and Show as Cop at Racetrack
Night Spot
Night Spot as Police Band Leader
Everybody's Doing It
Everybody's Doing It as Police Sergeant
Josette
Josette as Hotel Detective
1937
That I May Live
That I May Live as Abner Jenkins
She Had to Eat
She Had to Eat as Police Officer Tracy (uncredited)
One Mile from Heaven
One Mile from Heaven as Smitty - Policeman
Slave Ship
Slave Ship as Seaman at Auction
Love Is News
Love Is News as Cop (uncredited)
Angel's Holiday
Angel's Holiday as Conductor
1936
Private Number
Private Number as Detective in Ellen's Apartment (Uncredited)
High Tension
High Tension as Desk Sergeant
The Garden Murder Case
The Garden Murder Case as Heath's Assistant (Uncredited)
1935
Danger Ahead
Danger Ahead as Detective O'Brien
One Frightened Night
One Frightened Night as Sheriff Jenks
Horses' Collars
Horses' Collars as Detective Hyden Zeke (uncredited)
The Public Menace
The Public Menace as Mike - Cop
Diamond Jim
Diamond Jim as Horsley's Secretary
1934
The Moth
The Moth as Detective Blake
The Crime Doctor
The Crime Doctor as Bloodgood
Among the Missing
Among the Missing as Police Sgt. Murphy
Twentieth Century
Twentieth Century as Train Detective (uncredited)
1933
The Crime of the Century
The Crime of the Century as Police Guard (uncredited)
King of the Jungle
King of the Jungle as Cop (uncredited)
The Bowery
The Bowery as Detective Kelsey (uncredited)
1932
Huddle
Huddle as Policeman (uncredited)
If I Had a Million
If I Had a Million as Prison Jailer (uncredited)
Speak Easily
Speak Easily as Process Server
1931
Side Show
Side Show as Sheriff Hornsby
1930
The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case
The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case as Chief of Detectives (uncredited)
The Girl Said No
The Girl Said No as Policeman
The Woman Racket
The Woman Racket as Police Captain
Going Wild
Going Wild as The Conductor
The Naughty Flirt
The Naughty Flirt as Policeman (uncredited)
1929
1928
Tenderloin
Tenderloin as Detective Simpson
While the City Sleeps
While the City Sleeps as Detective in Shadow Box
A Woman of Affairs
A Woman of Affairs as Detective (uncredited)
The Last Warning
The Last Warning as Inspector
1926
Bromo and Juliet
Bromo and Juliet as The Detective (uncredited)
1925
Little Annie Rooney
Little Annie Rooney as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
1923
Souls for Sale
Souls for Sale as Detective Quinn (uncredited)
1922
Manslaughter
Manslaughter as Member of the Jury (uncredited)