Frederic Downs: Frederic Downs. Actor: The California Kid. Frederic Downs was born on 6 May 1916 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for The California Kid (1974), Perry Mason (1957) and Red Zone Cuba (1966). He died on 24 April 1998 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Known For: The California Kid (Judge J.A. Hooker), Perry Mason (Judge), Red Zone Cuba (Tinsley(as Fredric Downs)), Studio One (George)