Fred Kelsey (20 August, 1884 - 2 September, 1961), was an American actor and director. He appeared in 404 films between 1911 and 1958. He also directed 37 films between 1914 and 1920.
He was born in Sandusky, Ohio and died in Hollywood, California, aged 77.
Fred Kelsey played the same role in the 1930 film "The Laurel and Hardy Murder Case" and in its 1945 remake, "If a Body Meets a Body, " the latter of which starred The Three Stooges.
Son: Robert Miller Kelsey.
Character actor who built up a hefty resume of over 200 movies, directing a few of them, including silent and talking features. He found a comfortable niche in broad, vivid comedy roles -- that of the bumbling, bungling detective. He livened up everything from Three Stooges two-reeled shorts to The Green Archer and Superman serials. He even inspired cartoon characters.
