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Fred Otash(1922-1992)

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Fred Otash was born on 7 January 1922 in Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Massacre Mafia Style (1974), The Great Sex War (1969) and The Mike Wallace Interview (1957). He was married to Doris Houck. He died on 5 October 1992 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
BornJanuary 7, 1922
DiedOctober 5, 1992(70)
BornJanuary 7, 1922
DiedOctober 5, 1992(70)
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Known for

Massacre Mafia Style (1974)
Massacre Mafia Style
6.0
  • Bones
  • 1974
Joan Marshall in The Great Sex War (1969)
The Great Sex War
6.3
  • CIA Director Santis
  • 1969
The Mike Wallace Interview (1957)
The Mike Wallace Interview
8.1
TV Series
  • Self - Private Investigator
Merv Griffin in The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
The Merv Griffin Show
6.6
TV Series
  • Self - private investigator

Credits

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Actor

  • Massacre Mafia Style (1974)
    Massacre Mafia Style
    6.0
    • Bones
    • 1974
  • Joan Marshall in The Great Sex War (1969)
    The Great Sex War
    6.3
    • CIA Director Santis
    • 1969

Personal details

  • Born
    • January 7, 1922
    • Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • October 5, 1992
    • Los Angeles County, California, USA(emphysema and high blood pressure)
  • Spouse
    • Doris HouckJanuary 6, 1950 - 1952 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Jack Nicholson's private eye character in the film Chinatown (1974) was based in part on Otash. Otash also appeared occasionally in tough guy film roles.

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