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Fred Burrell BIO

Fred Burrell, age 81, of Madison, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at his residence. Born September 18, 1936 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the son of Max W. and Harriett M. (Doty) Burrell.

Mr. Burrell graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids and earned a bachelor’s degree in American History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following college, he immediately left the United States to study acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England, returning to New York City in 1960.

He was a professional actor, performing in plays on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including Judgement at Nuremburg, Inherit the Wind, Never Too Late, and Memorandum, in movies including Klute, Kinsey and We Own the Night, and in television on shows such as Law & Order.

He was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity, 88th Street, and formerly served as business manager, a member of the Vestry and a staff member, retiring in 2001. Mr. Burrell was also a member of the Episcopal Actors' Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, AFTRA, and Actors' Equity.

Fred Burrell STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Judge Ives

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Dunlap

Platt (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1967
Drama Critic

Homer Thrace (Understudy)


Fred Burrell News


Charles Grodin Steps in for Ailing Right Kind of People Actor, March 2 & 3


Due to the illness of The Right Kind of People's lead actor, playwright Charles Grodin will step in for tonight's and tomorrow's performances. The show will play its last performance on Sunday, March 5th at 3 PM

Charles Grodin's The Right Kind of People Ends Run March 5


Charles Grodin's play The Right Kind of People will end its limited run on March 5th

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Arrivals at 'The Right Kind of People'


The Right Kind of People by Charles Grodin, a biting send-up of a fashionable Fifth Avenue co-op board opened on February 9 at 7pm at Primary Stages.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Party at 'The Right Kind of People'


The Right Kind of People by Charles Grodin, a biting send-up of a fashionable Fifth Avenue co-op board opened on February 9 at 7pm at Primary Stages.

Right Kind of People Playwright Grodin Guests on 'Letterman,' Jan. 20


Charles Grodin, the playwright of the soon-to-open off-Broadway play The Right Kind of People, will be featured on 'The David Letterman Show' tonight, January 20th

Bloomingdale's and Primary Stages Form Corporate Partnership For 'The Right Kind Of People'


Off-Broadway¹s Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer - Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director ­ Elliot Fox, Managing Director) and Bloomingdale¹s have formed a corporate partnership in celebration of the New York Premiere of Charles Grodin¹s new play, The Right Kind of People, which begins performances at Primary Stages, the resident company at 59E59 Theaters, Tuesday, January 24, 2006, and is slated to run until Sunday, March 5, 2006.

Charles Grodin's 'The Right Kind Of People' Premieres At Primary Stages Beginning January 24


Primary Stages in association with Julian Schlossberg presents the New York premiere of the new play The Right Kind of People by Charles Grodin at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59 Street between Park & Madison Avenues).

Fred Burrell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Fred Burrell been in?

Fred Burrell has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Fred Burrell been in?

Fred Burrell has not appeared in the West End.

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