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.

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.

[1][2][3][4] 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 Law & Order.

His first film role was in 1963's Lilies of the Field, playing Father Murphy.

In his later years, Frazer appeared as detective Dan McCloskey on the daytime soap As the World Turns.