Frederick Alvin Kelsey (August 20, 1884 – September 2, 1961) was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. Kelsey directed one- and two-reel films for Universal Film Manufacturing Company. He appeared in more than 400 films between 1911 and 1958, often playing policemen or detectives. He also directed 37 films between 1914 and 1920. Kelsey was caricatured as the detective in the 1943 MGM cartoon Who Killed Who? directed by Tex Avery. He was born in Sandusky, Ohio and died at the Motion Picture Country Home in Hollywood, California, aged 77.

Fred Kelsey

Acting Born August 20, 1884 – Died September 2, 1961 Sandusky, Ohio, USA

Frederick Alvin Kelsey (August 20, 1884 – September 2, 1961) was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. Kelsey directed one- and two-reel films for Universal Film Manufacturing Company. He appeared in more than 400 films between 1911 and 1958, often playing policemen or detectives. He also directed 37 films between 1914 and 1920. Kelsey was caricatured as the detective in the 1943 MGM cartoon Who Killed Who? directed by Tex Avery. He was born in Sandusky, Ohio and died at the Motion Picture Country Home in Hollywood, California, aged 77.

Known For

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

Doc Jones (uncredited)

To Catch a Thief

Party Guest (uncredited)

Mr. Skeffington

Cop in Raid (uncredited)

Strangers on a Train

Tennis Match Spectator / Carnival Attendee (uncredited)

Soft Cushions

The Police

Huddle

Policeman (uncredited)

Clock Wise

Landlord

Naughty Flirt

Policeman (uncredited)

A Star Is Born

Audience Member (uncredited)

Mildred Pierce

Bumped First Night Diner (uncredited)

Harold Teen

Mr. Lovewell

They Died with Their Boots On

Ft. Lincoln Bartender (uncredited)