Quick Facts
Born:
1928-05-29
Birthplace:
Berlin, Germany
Credits:
88 Total Roles
Frederick Jaeger
Acting
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Biography
Frederick was educated in Germany and France. He came to England in 1939 and took up acting at the suggestion of his English headmaster. He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London between 1946 and 1948 and started his stage career at preston Rep in 1949. Many rep seasons in provinces before West End appearances including 'The Comedy of Errors', 'Lock Up Your Daughters', 'The Potsdam Quartet', 'Big Fish, Little Fish', 'For Adults Only', 'A Patriot For Me', 'Mrs. Gibson's Boys' and 'Salad Days'. Frederick started his television career in 1955 and went into films in 1956. He continued to act in all strands of the profession until his death.
Known For
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
World War One Ace
Doctor Who
Sorenson
Doctor Who
Professor Marius
Keeping Up Appearances
Millburn
Yes Minister
Self
The Avengers
Benson
Remington Steele
Edvard Jensen
The Persuaders!
Luther
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Doctor Who: The Savages MOVIE | Jano (voice) |
| 1995 | Cold Comfort Farm MOVIE | Doctor Adolph Müdel |
| 1993 | Selling Hitler MOVIE | Fritz Stiefel |
| 1990 | Keeping Up Appearances TV | Millburn |
| 1990 | The Chief TV | Major Selwyn Davis |
| 1989 | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade MOVIE | World War One Ace |
| 1985 | I Woke Up One Morning TV | Self |
| 1984 | Miss Marple: The Body in the Library TV | Colonel Melchett |
| 1983 | St. Ursula's in Danger MOVIE | Mr. Forson |
| 1982 | Remington Steele TV | Edvard Jensen |