Fred Cole (businessman)
Fred Cole | |
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Fred Cole, photographed by Yousuf Karsh in 1952 for a Lord Calvert whiskey advertisement | |
| Born | Frederick Cohn May 21, 1901 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 19, 1964 (aged 63) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Frederick Cole |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupations | Businessman, actor |
Fred Cole (May 21, 1901 – September 19, 1964), born Frederick Cohn, was an American leader in women's swimwear fashions in the 20th century. As Frederick Cole he had a brief career as an actor in silent films before joining the family business, which he eventually transformed into the Cole of California brand.