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Acting

Fred Kohler

Born
Apr 18, 1888 · Aged 50
Died
Oct 28, 1938
Place of birth
Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
126
TV credits
0
Also known as (5)
  • Fred Kohler Sr.
  • Frederick L. Kohler
  • Jack Kohler
  • John Kohler
  • Fredrick Louis Kohler

Biography

From Wikipedia Fred Kohler (April 20, 1888 – October 28, 1938) was an American actor known for his playing heavies. Fred Kohler was born in Kansas City, Missouri. As a teen, he began to pursue a career in vaudeville, but worked other jobs to support himself. He lost part of his right hand in a mining accident during this time. Eventually he was able to join a touring company, and worked steadily in show business for several years. America's budding film industry drew a 20-something Kohler to Hollywood, where he made his start in silent films. His first role was in the 1911 short The Code…