Scott Fredericks (born Frederick Wehrly; 15 March 1943 – 6 November 2017) was an Irish actor best known for his roles on British television. Fredericks was born in Strandhill, County Sligo to Edward Wehrly (d.

2001), a jewellery businessman (Wehrly Bros Limited) of German descent, and Ann (née Shaw). He left Sligo when he won a scholarship to train at RADA in London, and later adopted the name Scott Fredericks. Scott Fredericks began his acting career with stage roles at the Chesterfield Repertory.