Fred Otash, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Fred Otash

Hollywood police officer, private investigator, and author

Date of Birth: 07-Jan-1922

Place of Birth: Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 05-Oct-1992

Profession: journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Fred Otash (January 6, 1922 – October 5, 1992) was a Los Angeles police officer, private investigator, author, and a WWII Marine veteran, who became known as a Hollywood fixer, while operating as its "most infamous" private detective; he is most remembered as "the inspiration for Jack Nicholson's character Jake Gittes in the film, Chinatown." He has been interviewed numerous times in the media, including, in 1957, by Mike Wallace, which can be viewed online via the University of Texas.