Frederick Joseph Foote (January 21, 1924 – June 30, 1999) was an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing the title role in the television series '' Steve Canyon''. Born in

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. Fredericks served in

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and was awarded the

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medal. He began his acting career in 1952 with an appearance in the television series ''The Living Bible''. Fredericks continued appearing on film and television in the mid-1950s under the stage name Norman Fredric. In 1955 Fredericks starred in the television series ''

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'' in the role of Kaseem. In 1958 he starred in the title role of the short-lived television series ''Steve Canyon'', changing his name to Dean Fredericks. He also starred in the role of Captain Frank Chapman in the 1961 film ''

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''. He retired from acting in 1965. Fredericks died in June 1999 of

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, at the age of 75.

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