Acting
Frederick Combs
Frederick Combs was born on October 11, 1935. Frederick Combs died on September 19, 1992 at the age of 56.
- Born
- October 11, 1935
- Place of birth
- Virginia, USA
- Died
- September 19, 1992 (56 years old)
Biography
Combs is best known for originating the role of Donald in the play The Boys in the Band and then later in the 1970 film of the same name.
He performed extensively in theater including Franco Zeffirelli's 1963 production of The Lady of the Camellias. He also appeared on Broadway as Geoffrey in Shelagh Delaney's play A Taste of Honey in 1960, alongside Joan Plowright and Billy Dee Williams, produced by David Merrick. and toured with the show starring Hermione Baddeley through 1961.
He died in Los Angeles in 1992 of an AIDS-related illness at the age of 56.
He performed extensively in theater including Franco Zeffirelli's 1963 production of The Lady of the Camellias. He also appeared on Broadway as Geoffrey in Shelagh Delaney's play A Taste of Honey in 1960, alongside Joan Plowright and Billy Dee Williams, produced by David Merrick. and toured with the show starring Hermione Baddeley through 1961.
He died in Los Angeles in 1992 of an AIDS-related illness at the age of 56.
Filmography
Frequently asked questions
When was Frederick Combs born?
Frederick Combs was born on October 11, 1935. (Virginia, USA)
How old is Frederick Combs?
Frederick Combs died on September 19, 1992 at the age of 56.
Updated: November 3, 2026 ·