Hello My Name is Deborah L. D'Ambrosi A.K.A Mrs. Aristotle Linarcos to all my Friends on The Poseidon Adventure Message Boards. This website celebrates the life of actor/director Fred Sadoff. Better known as Linarcos from "The Poseidon Adventure."

 

Fred Sadoff as Linarcos photo courtesy Jak Castro/Kevin Sandoval/20th Century Fox

Fred Sadoff did'nt get alot of recognition until "The Poseidon Adventure" burst onto the wide screen theaters in 1972. I did'nt get to see the movie until 1974. I've been a huge fan of the movie and Fred Sadoff since then. A very handsome actor and a voice that no one can ever forget. "Your business is to deliver this ship!! Where we want it! When we want it!" Because of his role in the movie; he became more in demand. So, he, moved to Southern California in the early 70's. But before that he had a stint on Broadway. He was born in NY on Oct. 21st, 1926, his older brother Robert born in 1921. So Fred was the baby in the family. Their father Henry was born in NY and their mother Bertha Leib in Russia. Fred was 67 when he passed away from the following illness: HIV Related Infection. Still he is greatly missed by his fans and especially me. Because he was a very caring man.

 

This is where Fred livedThe Majorca Apartments

 

Fred is buried hereMt. Sinai MemorialYou can also go to Find A Grave to leave flowers and comments about Fred here:Fred Sadoff

 

LIST OF MOVIES FRED APPEARED IN

 

 

Vid-Capped Photos of Fred (Linarcos) Sadoff in THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE

 

TELEVISION

 

VID-CAPPED IMAGES OF FRED IN

 

Fred Made Appearances On Barney Miller I Chose This Photo First. As I Got To See The WORLD TRADE CENTER in the early 80's. I'll Never Forget How They Once Stood

All of these photos from Barney Miller show are courtesy of TV Land

 

 

Please Visit Deb Wong's Site on The Barney Miller Show I Highly Recommend It

 

These 2 special photo sections were created by my friends who post on both Kevin Sandoval's Message Board and Jak Castro's Message Board.
You boys are the greatest!!!!! Thank you for the wonderful photo manipulations!!!!!
Especially the ones with Fred and I together in The Poseidon Adventure. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.


 

 

 

PHOTOS CREATED BY PHIL DEARING AND HIS AMAZING PHOTO SHOPENTER THE POSEIDON TOUR HERE

 

Leslie Neilsen (Capt. Harrison) and Fred Sadoff (Linarcos): "Order full ahead Captain!" Photo Courtesy: Jak Castro/20th Century Fox

He worked on Broadway doing summerstock and learned his craft in Manhattan at the Neighborhood Playhouse School with Martha Graham. He worked on the original production of "South Pacific" and "Wish You Were Here." In 1952, Fred appeared in "Viva Zapata!", with Anthony Quinn and Marlon Brando. It was his first movie. He worked as a director at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-on-Avon in 1958, the first American to work there at that capacity. If you see any of the appearances he's done on shows or movies. You notice his style was to be on film a short time. It was the same with his second movie, "The Quiet American", with Audie Murphy. Fred's character name was Dominquez. Fred was truly multi-talented and deserves more recognition for all of his hard earned work. A true professional and a good friend to me. He cofounded the Actor's Studio with Actor Lee Strasberg. Together they taught Method Acting to such luminaries as: Shelley Winters, Tony Franciosa, Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando. He told me his favorite scene in "The Poseidon Adventure" was when Eric Shea comes falling into the Bridge as it 'pitched'. He got a kick out of that.

 

Fred as Linarcos Demanding to be at Athens by Monday night to Leslie Neilsen (Capt. Harrison). Photo Courtesy: Jak Castro/20th Century Fox

BROADWAY APPEARANCES: South Pacific as Professor 1949 Wish You Were Here as Marvin 1952 Anyone who has Broadway connections, if you could please contact me. I would like to add a photo or 2 of him to this site. Thank you for your help.

 

Fred Sadoff (Linarcos) and Leslie Neilsen (Capt. Harrison) on the Bridge about to have words. Photo Courtesy: Jak Castro/20th Century Fox

I need help with 3 of the SOAP OPERAS Fred was on from the 70's until 1993. He was on: RYAN'S HOPE ALL MY CHILDREN DAYS OF OUR LIVES What I need to know, is when he appeared. The names of his characters. AND PHOTOS!!!! Anything about his brief soap opera career that you have available will be put on this site. As well as your name. Thank you for your help. Myaddress is at the bottom of my webpage.

 

Fred. Leslie and Eric and cast in storm at sea scene. With Ronald Neame a break in rehearsal. Courtesy: Kevin Sandoval/20th Century Fox

Fred produced only one movie, some of you may
have heard of it:
Deathmaster 1972

 

Fred (Linarcos) on the left, Charles Bateman (middle) and Leslie Neilsen, a wonderful publicity shot from The Poseidon Adventure: Courtyesy Jak Castro/20th Century Fox Thank you Kevin For Resizing The Photo

Sometimes it's tough to lose contact with people you care about. And if anyone in the Los Angeles area who sees this website can help me locate Fred's family. Or anyone who worked with Fred, I would really appreciate it. I would want them to know that someone out there has not forgotten him and all the work he has done and that he does have fans. I would love to hear from any of Fred's relatives. With photos of him or any ancedotes. Thank you for your help. UPDATE: In a recent email of 03/03/06, I was told Robert Sadoff passed away last May. My condolences go to the Sadoff family on your loss.

 

THE QUIET AMERICAN: Fred's Second Movie Debut

This is a scene of Fred with Audie Murphy and Michael Redgrave. Fred is in the middle. This is from The Quiet American website, in this scene Fred plays Dominquez, a small role.The Quiet American FILMOGRAPHY

 

VID-CAPPED IMAGES OF FRED IN

 

From A Parody of Our Favorite Movie, This Photo is Courtesy of Paul Wilson, Dressed As Linarcos

From one of the fans of The Poseidon Adventure,
Paul Wilson takes it upon himself to portray ALL of the characters in the movie. He calls it The Purseidon Adventure. A funny take off of the movie. Notice the wig, of course Fred had curly black hair. But not that thick. Nice going Paul and thank you for the photo. This was added on Monday, July 22nd, 2002 KUDOS TO PAUL WILSON!!!!!

 

A Rare Find Indeed!!! Thank You Kevin Sandoval!!!

This rare photo of Fred (middle) with Leslie Neilsen on the phone and Ronald Neame, the director of the movie. Telling them how the scene should be done. This photo was bought at The Poseidon Adventure 30th Anniversary Celebration held on board the RMS QUEEN MARY on June 1st, 2002. Fan members as well as almost all involved in the movie attended this celebration. Run in part by Jak Castro (The Poseidon Adventure Fan Club) . There was a silent auction, screening of the movie, as well as autographs and many other wonderful things going on in the events of the day. Thank you again Kevin!!! The photo is wonderful!!! And if anyone else has photos like this from the movie, please send me a jpeg or jpg.; I will also give you credit as well.

 

Photo Courtesy: Richard Fortner/20th Century Fox One of Fred's Best Close Ups From The Poseidon Adventure

Coming Soon: Fred's Life on Broadway and in London at Stratford-on-Avon. As actor/director. And his own production company in London, called: F.E.S. PLAYS LTD. This is a list of plays Fred directed in England from 1956-1964. List is Courtesy of Victoria and Albert Museum, Theatre section and Sir Michael Redgrave site of which they helped me with the acquistion of the names of the plays he directed. To see the list of plays from his production company, please click here to see this list: F. E. S. PLAYS LTD.

 

Fred as Kelan on Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Courtesy of Eric

Thank you so much Eric. He is the Webmaster of the "Earth Defense Directorate of the Buck Rogers Website". In this Episode, Fred played a dual role as Kelan, Episode is called: Buck's Duel to the Death. Beam into Eric's Website from hereEarth Defense Directorate-Buck Rogers To see more photos of Fred in this episode, go at warp speed here. Boarding is allowed. Phasers set at stun onlyBuck's Duel To The Death

 

FRED FINALLY GETS A LONG DESERVED STAR

I had this made for him, since he did'nt have one on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The deluxe box is shown below. If you would like one of your favorite star. Earline and her staff will be happy to assist you. Click into her website here:HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

 

The metal plate on the bottom right corner in the box has engraved on it: "ACTING ACHIEVEMENT "THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE" 1972 Which is rightly fitting, Since he had been in greater demand due to the success of this wonderful movie

 

HERE IS STELLA AT THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE WITH FRED


 

STELLA STEVENS HOLDING FRED'S STAR

I attended The Poseidon Adventure Fan Club Reunion on May 6th, 2006. Actress Stella Stevens who played Linda Rogo in this blockbuster movie, sat across Fred Sadoff in the Dining Room scene; at the Captain's Table. Stella is very touched that I had this made for him and I had flown all the way from Central FL to see her. Thank you Stella for all of the hugs that evening. For autographing my script and photos. Thank you most of all, for being so gracious and classy. I hope to meet you again next year. Stella has a website of her own. Please click here to enter:Stella Stevens Home PageAnd visit her wonderful site for photos and to learn more about her career. You can email her as well.

 

THIS IS FROM JIM AVEY'S COLLECTION. YOU CAN SEE STELLA SEATED ACROSS FROM FRED. HIS BACK IS TO THE VIEWER


 

PHIL DEARING PUT FRED'S STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

VIA HIS PHOTO SHOP. THE EGYPTIAN THEATER WAS WHERE "THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE" PREMIERED IN L.A. ON DECEMBER 12TH, 1972

 

One of the Last Known Photos of Fred Sadoff, age about 62 or 63, Photo Courtesy of the Donna Reed Foundation

This was the newest photo of Fred I could find. I'm
pretty much guessing at his age here. He was a contributor/presenter to the Donna Reed Foundation. It's link is on this site. Please visit it.

 

This Bobble Head Doll Characture of Fred Sadoff Was Done By Phil Dearing

  

 

A Brad Flood Creation

This was done by Australian Fan of The Poseidon Adventure, Brad Flood. He has a wonderful collection of artwork he did of Stella Stevens from the movie. Please click into this site. It's a wonderful tribute to the movie and to Stella Stevens. Thank you Brad. You're awesome.Brad Flood's Poseidon Adventure Tribute Page

 

A NEW BRAD FLOOD CREATION

Aristotle Linarcos walks the decks of the SS POSEIDON, thank you Brad!!!!

 

Thank You Richard Fortner: Courtesy Mad Magazine

This is a scanned copy of Mad Magazine's version and very satirical at that: "The Poopsidedown Adventure" this has Fred in characture version. Thank you again Richard!!!! This was Mad Magazine's most sold magazine in their history of publishing. Added on Sat. Dec. 28th, 2002

 

Fred (Background) Leslie, Eric and cast in storm at sea scene. Courtesy: 20TH Century Fox/Jim Avey Collection

All of the photos in this site are courtesy of the fans of The Poseidon Adventure. I want to thank: Jim Avey, Kevin Sandoval, Jak Castro. And 20th Century Fox Jak Castro runs The Poseidon Adventure Fan Club. Kevin Sandoval has The Poseidon Adventure site, both sites are really cool and you have to see them. I highly recommend it. Jak has a newsletter which you can get. Update on the Newsletter (01/06 The Morning After Newsletter is'nt being produced right now and no new memberships are being taken..) Please see his site for for further details. You can also email if you have an any information on actor Fred Sadoff, that I might have missed. Send Mrs. Linarcos A Cable This site is dedicated to the memory of Fred Sadoff. A truly multitalented man. Whom we all miss from his family in the Los Angeles area, to close friends of his and more family members in NYC. A talent like no other. Fred Sadoff Oct. 21, 1926-May 6, 1994 Forever in my memory and heart.

 

ATTENTION:

If there are any photos you would like from this Website. Please email me. I would be more than happy to reply for your request. This is a special Website I've created for Fans of Fred Sadoff.

 

For visiting Fred's Cyber Home. Please be sure and come back. You never know what I'll have posted on his site. As I update it as much as I can.



 

 

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I have created a new website on actor/director Fred Sadoff. It has a much better look and feel, this website that has been up since early 2001; will go out on May 6th, the anniversary of his death. To see the new site, please go toThe New Homepage of Fred Sadoff





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