Daniel Thomas Frazer (November 20, 1921 – December 16, 2011) was an American actor, born in a West Side neighborhood (formerly known as Hell's Kitchen) of Manhattan in New York City. He was probably best known for his role as Captain Frank McNeil, the former partner turned supervisor of Theo
Kojak, Telly Savalas's character, in the 1970s TV police drama
Kojak. His screen career started in 1950. Frazer served in the Special Services division of the United States Army during World War II, where he got exposure to theatrical writing and directing. His TV appearances include The Phil Silvers Show, Car 54, Where Are You?, The Untouchables,
Route 66,
Blue Light,
The F.B.I.,
Barney Miller,
The Eddie Capra Mysteries, and
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