Bert Freed
Actor · Director
Born Nov 3, 1919 · The Bronx, New York USA
Active 1947–1994
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bert Freed (November 3, 1919 — August 2, 1994) was a prolific American character actor, voice over actor, and the first actor to portray "Detective Columbo" on television.
Filmography
Paths of Glory (1957) — Sgt. BoulangerWhat Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) — Ben GoldenKnight Rider (1982) — Anthony SolanThe Munsters (1964)Get Smart (1965) — BadeffHang 'em High (1968) — SchmidtMission: Impossible (1966) — Gen. Brenner · Leon ChandlerAlfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) — Cooper · Capt. Harvey EllisonThe Outer Limits (1963) — Joe HaydenHogan's Heroes (1965) — Maj. BernsdorfThe Fall Guy (1981)Norma Rae (1979) — Sam DakinWhere the Sidewalk Ends (1950) — Det. Sgt. Paul KleinPerry Mason (1957) — Joe Marshall · Carl Holman · Harry Parker · Ken WoodmanCombat! (1962) — Sgt. WeberThe Desperate Hours (1955) — Tom WinstonCharlie's Angels (1976) — StamblerDetective Story (1951) — Det. DakisNevada Smith (1966) — QuinceKolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) — Capt. AkinsThere Was a Crooked Man... (1970) — SkinnerThe Green Hornet (1966) — Police Sgt. Bert ClarkThe Streets of San Francisco (1972)No Way Out (1950) — Rocky Miller (uncredited)