Frederick Coffin
Frederick Coffin was an American film actor, singer, songwriter, and musician.
Movie Actor
January 16, 1943
July 31, 2003
60
Frederick D. Coffin (January 16, 1943 â July 31, 2003) was a multifaceted American artist, known for his work as a film actor, singer, songwriter, and musician. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of actress Winifred Deforest Coffin and writer Dean Coffin. Coffin’s acting career took off in the 1970s, and he gained prominence in the 1980s with roles in films such as Ghost Story and The Manhattan Project. Throughout the 1990s, he continued to work consistently, appearing in movies like Patriot Games and The Great White Hype, as well as guest-starring on popular TV shows such as Murder, She Wrote, L.A. Law, The X-Files, and Hunter.
Besides his acting pursuits, Coffin showcased his musical talents as a guitarist and songwriter from a young age. He even contributed a song to the film Ghost Story. Unfortunately, Coffin passed away in 2003 at the age of 60. Some of his other notable works include The Right Stuff, Hard Target, and ER.